beset

verb
UK: /bɪˈset/
US: /bɪˈset/

  1. To surround and harass or attack from all sides.

    1. Worries about money beset her. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ship was beset by icebergs during its voyage across the Arctic. [ ] [ ]

  2. To trouble or afflict persistently.

    1. He was beset by health problems. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project was beset with difficulties from the very beginning. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

attack afflict plague beleaguer trouble surround harass

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "beset" in English means: To surround and harass or attack from all sides., To trouble or afflict persistently..

The phonetic transcription of "beset" is /bɪˈset/ in British English and /bɪˈset/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "beset": attack, afflict, plague, beleaguer, trouble, surround, harass.

Example usage of "beset": "Worries about money beset her.". More examples on the page.