Meaning & Definition of Beset in English
English⟶
Beset
/bɪsɛt/
verb
1. Annoy continually or chronically
- "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"
- "This man harasses his female co-workers"
synonym:
- harass,
- hassle,
- harry,
- chivy,
- chivvy,
- chevy,
- chevvy,
- beset,
- plague,
- molest,
- provoke
2. Assail or attack on all sides: "the zebra was beset by leopards"
synonym:
- beset,
- set upon
3. Decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
synonym:
- encrust,
- incrust,
- beset