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   Be·set

   /bəˈset/

   

   verb

   • 1. (of a problem or difficulty) trouble or threaten persistently: "the social problems that beset the inner city" Similar plaguebedevilattackassailbeleaguerafflicttormenttorturerackoppresstroubleworrybotherharasshoundharrydog
   • ▪ surround and harass; assail on all sides: "I was beset by clouds of flies" Similar surroundbesiegehem inshut infence inbox inencirclering aroundenclose
   • ▪ hem in; enclose: "the ship was beset by ice"
   • 2. be covered or studded with: archaic "blades of grass beset with glistening drops of dew"

   Word Origin Old Englishbesettan, from be- ‘about’ + settan (see set1).

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   Definition of beset verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   BESET meaning: If problems beset you, they cause you continuing difficulties: . Learn more.

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   Definitions of 'beset' If someone or something is beset by problems or fears, they have many problems or fears which affect them severely. [...] More. Conjugations of 'beset' present simple: I beset, you beset [...] past simple: I beset, you beset [...] past participle: beset. More. Synonyms of 'beset' • plague, trouble, embarrass, torture [...]

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   be•set (bi set′ ), v.t., -set, -set•ting. to attack on all sides; assail; harass: to be beset by enemies; beset by difficulties. to surround; hem in: a village beset on all sides by dense forest. to set or place upon; bestud: a gold bracelet beset with jewels.

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   to trouble greatly or grievously; to afflict with mental or physical suffering; harass: The best ideas are often beset by bureaucratic hurdles. Even as he was being beset with disasters, he triumphed.

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   What does the verb beset mean? There are 17 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb beset , nine of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Dictionary definition of beset. To be constantly plagued or troubled by difficulties, problems, or obstacles. "The project was beset by delays due to unforeseen complications." Detailed meaning of beset.