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beset
[bih-set]
verb (used with object)
to attack on all sides; assail.
to trouble greatly or grievously; to afflict with mental or physical suffering; harass: Even as he was being beset with disasters, he triumphed.
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.
beset
/ bɪˈsɛt /
verb
(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
Other Word Forms
- besetter noun
- besetment noun
- prebeset verb (used with object) prebeset, prebesetting
- unbeset adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
The year is 1971 and Easy, now 50, is beset by memories of his hardscrabble Southern youth and first loves before he enlisted to serve in World War II in Europe and Africa.
Researchers have now gained new insights into how that water pollution is creating air pollution that besets nearby communities.
Scotland's preparations had been beset by player contract uncertainty, but they were united in a dominant performance in front of 10,054 fans in Salford, a record for a game between the nations.
But others are clearly beset by problems that go far deeper than not wanting to wait in line or accept that their flight has been canceled.
Then Los Angeles was beset by fire, and the Times staff did what it does best, swarming to cover the biggest news story in the city’s history.
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