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Synonyms for beset in English

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beset:
- set upon; beset; incrust; encrust

English

Detailed Synonyms for beset in English

beset:

beset verb

beset

– assail or attack on all sides: ¹
set upon; beset
– assail or attack on all sides: ¹
- set upon verb
- beset verb
  - The zebra was beset by leopards¹
beset

– decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems) ¹
incrust; beset; encrust
– decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems) ¹
- incrust verb
- beset verb
- encrust verb

Alternate Synonyms for "beset":

harass; hassle; harry; chivy; chivvy; chevy; chevvy; plague; molest; provoke; annoy; rag; get to; bother; get at; irritate; rile; nark; nettle; gravel; vex; chafe; devil
set upon; assail; assault; set on; attack
encrust; incrust; decorate; adorn; grace; ornament; embellish; beautify

Related Definitions for "beset":

assail or attack on all sides:¹
- The zebra was beset by leopards¹
decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)¹

¹WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University