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Definition of Beset
1. Verb. Annoy continually or chronically. "The performance is likely to beset Sue"; "This man harasses his female co-workers"
Exact synonyms: Chevvy, Chevy, Chivvy, Chivy, Harass, Harry, Hassle, Molest, Plague, Provoke
Specialized synonyms: Goad, Needle, Bedevil, Crucify, Dun, Frustrate, Rag, Torment, Haze
Generic synonyms: Annoy, Bother, Chafe, Devil, Get At, Get To, Gravel, Irritate, Nark, Nettle, Rag, Rile, Vex
Derivative terms: Harasser, Harassment, Harrier, Hassle, Molestation, Plague, Provocation, Provocative, Provoker
Specialized synonyms: Goad, Needle, Bedevil, Crucify, Dun, Frustrate, Rag, Torment, Haze
Generic synonyms: Annoy, Bother, Chafe, Devil, Get At, Get To, Gravel, Irritate, Nark, Nettle, Rag, Rile, Vex
Derivative terms: Harasser, Harassment, Harrier, Hassle, Molestation, Plague, Provocation, Provocative, Provoker
2. Verb. Assail or attack on all sides:. "The zebra was beset by leopards"
3. Verb. Decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems).
Exact synonyms: Encrust, Incrust
Generic synonyms: Adorn, Beautify, Decorate, Embellish, Grace, Ornament
Derivative terms: Encrustation, Incrustation
Generic synonyms: Adorn, Beautify, Decorate, Embellish, Grace, Ornament
Derivative terms: Encrustation, Incrustation
Definition of Beset
1. v. t. To set or stud (anything) with ornaments or prominent objects.
Definition of Beset
1. Verb. (transitive) To surround or hem in ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To attack, especially from all sides ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To decorate something with jewels etc ¹
4. Verb. (nautical) Of a ship, to get trapped by ice ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Beset
1. to assail [v -SET, -SETTING, -SETS] - See also: assail
Lexicographical Neighbors of Beset
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