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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.
Synonyms: , , , , , , , , ,to set or place upon; bestud.
The gold bracelet she found was beset with jewels.
Synonyms: , ,Nautical.Ģżto surround (a vessel) by ice, so that control of the helm is lost.
beset
/ ²śÉŖĖ²õɳŁ /
verb
(esp of dangers, temptations, or difficulties) to trouble or harass constantly
to surround or attack from all sides
archaicĢżto cover with, esp with jewels
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- besetment noun
- besetter noun
- prebeset verb (used with object)Ģżprebeset, prebesetting
- unbeset adjective
- ²ś±šĖ²õ±š³Ł³Ł±š°ł noun
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Example Sentences
It is the latest difficulty to beset the troubled giant rail infrastructure project.
āBuena Vista Social Clubā wins four., and āPurposeā wins beset play.
Liberia's House of Representatives has been beset by a long-running power struggle.
The start of racing at the Isle of Man TT races has been pushed back by another day following a qualifying week beset with weather disruption.
It is not immediately clear if the group was targeted because of their music, or were caught up in the violence that has long beset Tamaulipas, where the Gulf Cartel has a strong presence.
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