beset meaning and definition

BESET verb

Definition of beset (verb)

1. annoy continually or chronically
   • "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"; "This man harasses his female co-workers"
   • synonyms: chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, harass, harry, hassle, molest, plague, provoke
2. assail or attack on all sides
   • "The zebra was beset by leopards"
   • synonyms: set upon
3. decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
   • synonyms: encrust, incrust