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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: besiege, enclose, encircle, trouble, torment, persecute, bedevil, afflict, harass, assault
- 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
Derived Forms
- beˈsetter, noun
Other Words From
- be·set·ment noun
- be·set·ter noun
- pre·be·set verb (used with object) prebeset prebesetting
- un·be·set adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
The star's performance was beset by technical issues, which left her voice muffled and distorted for at least 30 minutes.
In 1948, beset by labor issues and changing technology, the Chicago Daily Tribune was forced to print its first presidential election night issue with only a small percentage of ballots counted.
In the government’s view this system will provide an independent quality control on major projects spending, that has been beset with delay and overspend, and proved more expensive in the UK than other major economies.
Israel, he said, was beset by “lies and slanders”.
Kenyan distance running has been beset by doping scandals in recent years, and Chepngetich was asked about doping after her victory in Chicago.
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