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- Dictionarybeset/bɪˈsɛt/
verb
- 1. (of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently: "the social problems that beset the UK" Similar
- 2. be covered or studded with: archaic "springy grass all beset with tiny jewel-like flowers"
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Beset is an adjective that means having a lot of trouble with something, or having to deal with a lot of something that causes problems. Learn how to use beset in a sentence, how to pronounce it, and see translations in different languages.
Beset is a verb that means to set or stud with ornaments, to trouble or harass, or to set upon or surround. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and etymology from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Beset means having a lot of trouble with something, or having to deal with a lot of something that causes problems. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see examples from news sources and hear the pronunciation.
Beset definition: to attack on all sides; assail. . See examples of BESET used in a sentence.
Beset means to attack from all sides — an invading army will beset a castle, or you might find yourself beset by a devastating storm. Beset also has a very different meaning: to decorate or encrust with jewels or other ornamentation.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the verb 'beset' in British and American English. See examples of 'beset' in sentences and compare it with similar words.
Beset means to attack from all sides, to trouble persistently, or to surround. See synonyms, usage, and translations of beset in English and Spanish.
