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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 definition: 1. having a lot of trouble with something, or having to deal with a lot of something that causes…. Learn more.
The meaning of BESET is to set or stud with or as if with ornaments. How to use beset in a sentence.
1. (esp of dangers, temptations, or difficulties) to trouble or harass constantly. 2. to surround or attack from all sides. 3. archaic to cover with, esp with jewels. beˈsetter n.
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.
Beset definition: to attack on all sides; assail. . See examples of BESET used in a sentence.
having a lot of trouble with something, or having to deal with a lot of something that causes problems: With the amount of traffic nowadays, even a trip across town is beset by/with dangers. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Enclosing, surrounding and immersing. beleaguer.
verb. If someone or something is beset by problems or fears, they have many problems or fears which affect them severely. The country is beset by severe economic problems. [be V-ed + by/with] The discussions were beset with difficulties. [be V-ed by/with n] ...the problems now besetting the country. [VERB noun]
BESET definition: If problems beset you, they cause you continuing difficulties: . Learn more.
Definition of beset verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If someone or something is beset by problems or fears, they have many problems or fears which affect them severely.
