beset
[ bih-set ]
/ bɪˈsɛt /
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verb (used with object), be·set, be·set·ting.
to attack on all sides; assail; harass: to be beset by enemies; beset by difficulties.
to surround; hem in: a village beset on all sides by dense forest.
to set or place upon; bestud: a gold bracelet 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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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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