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beset > 3 senses
VERB1beset, harass, hassle, harry, chivy, chivvy, chevy, chevvy, plague, molest, provokeAnnoy continually or chronically
2beset, set uponAssail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards"
3beset, encrust, incrustDecorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
beset > pronunciation
Soundsbihseh't
Rhymesabet, alphabet, anisette, and 102 more rhymes in eht...
beset > verb 1, emotion
MeaningAnnoy continually or chronically.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody
Synonymsharass, hassle, harry, chivy, chivvy, chevy, chevvy, plague, molest, provoke
Broaderannoy, rag, get to, bother, get at, irritate, rile, nark, nettle, gravel, vex, chafe, devil
Narrowerneedle, goad; torment, rag, bedevil, crucify, dun, frustrate; haze
beset > verb 2, competition
MeaningAssail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards".
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody
Synonymsset upon
Broaderassail, assault, set on, attack
beset > verb 3, contact
MeaningDecorate or cover lavishly (as with gems).
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymsencrust, incrust
Broaderdecorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify

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