beset
[ bih-set ]
/ bɪˈsɛt /
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verb (used with object), be·set, be·set·ting.
to attack on all sides; assail.
to trouble greatly or grievously; to afflict with mental or physical suffering; harass: The best ideas are often beset by bureaucratic hurdles.Even as he was being beset with disasters, he triumphed.
to surround; hem in: The village was beset on all sides by dense forest.Our work will be beset with dangers.
to set or place upon; bestud: The gold bracelet she found was beset with jewels.
Nautical. to surround (a vessel) by ice, so that control of the helm is lost.
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OTHER WORDS FROM beset
be·set·ment, nounbe·set·ter, nounpre·be·set, verb (used with object), pre·be·set, pre·be·set·ting.un·be·set, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for beset
beset
/ (bɪˈsɛt) /
verb -sets, -setting or -set (tr)
(esp of dangers, temptations, or difficulties) to trouble or harass constantly
to surround or attack from all sides
archaic to cover with, esp with jewels
Derived forms of beset
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