 beset |
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| 1. | [ verb ] annoy continually or chronically | |
| Synonyms: | plague harry provoke chivy molest chivvy hassle chevvy chevy harass | |
| Examples: | "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked" "This man harasses his female co-workers" |
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| Related terms: | annoy nettle torment haze fuss aggravation plague harasser harassment | |
| 2. | [ verb ] to assail or attack on all sides:"The lioness..beset by men and hounds." Pope | |
| Synonyms: | set_upon | |
| Related terms: | assail | |
| 3. | [ verb ] decorate or cover lavishly with gems | |
| Synonyms: | incrust encrust | |
| Related terms: | decorate encrustation | |
| Similar spelling: |
beget beast Bessette behest becket best Beckett Bequette besot bestow beside be_quiet |
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