Beset (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"; "This man harasses his female co-workers".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Synonyms

• Chevy
• Harry
• Chivvy
• Harass
• Chevvy
• Chivy
• Hassle
• Molest
• Provoke
• Plague

Hypernyms

• Get To
• Get At
• Gravel
• Chafe
• Rag
• Bother
• Nettle
• Vex
• Devil
• Annoy
• Irritate
• Rile

Hyponyms

• Needle
• Rag
• Crucify
• Haze
• Goad
• Torment
• Bedevil
• Frustrate
• Dun

Meaning ²

Assail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards".

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Synonyms

• Set Upon

Hypernyms

• Attack
• Set On
• Assault

Meaning ³

Decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems).

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Incrust
• Encrust

Hypernyms

• Beautify
• Decorate
• Adorn
• Ornament
• Embellish