be
set
Third Person
besets
Present Participle
besetting
Past Tense
beset
Past Participle
beset
1
to cause someone ongoing worry or irritation
- Endless emails about the mistake beset her all morning.
- Doubts beset him whenever he tried to make a big decision.
- The small team was beset by tight deadlines and heavy workloads.
- Criticism from friends beset her after she spoke out.
- Financial worries beset the family during the slow season.
2
to threaten or attack on all sides
- The hikers were beset by blizzards as they crossed the peak.
- Pirates beset the merchant ship at dawn.
- A wave of bugs beset the crops before harvest.
- The startup was beset by technical glitches and funding problems.
- The castle walls were beset by enemy archers.
Synonyms:
3
to cover something with ornaments or small items
- The crown was beset with glittering diamonds.
- She wore a necklace beset with pearls and tiny gems.
- The gown's bodice was beset with sequins and beads.
- The cake was beset with fresh berries and edible flowers.
- The frame was beset with tiny shells from the beach.