BesetWordNet Explorer

Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “beset” powered by Princeton WordNet.

verb

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

Words in this synset: set_upon
verb

attack someone physically or emotionally

verb

decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)

Words in this synset: encrust, incrust
verb

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

verb

annoy continually or chronically

Words in this synset: harass, hassle, harry, chivy, chivvy, chevy, chevvy, plague, molest, provoke
verb

cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

verb

annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism

verb

treat cruelly

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