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    beset

    beset - Dictionary definition and meaning for word beset

    Definition
    (verb) annoy continually or chronically
    Synonyms : chevvy , chevy , chivvy , chivy , harass , harry , hassle , molest , plague , provoke
    Example Sentence
    • He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked
    • This man harasses his female co-workers
    Definition
    (verb) assail or attack on all sides:
    Synonyms : set upon
    Example Sentence
    • The zebra was beset by leopards
    Definition
    (verb) decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
    Synonyms : encrust , incrust
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beset. bees+attack. imagine bees attack on u from all directions.

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beset sounds like be set(ready) to face attack from all directions

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be+set ~ Once the batsman is SET, he can easily attack the bowlers and make runs on all sides.

5        1

beset => upset

3        2

The new batsman is yet to be set, so he will be hemed in by all fielders.

2        4

when smthing is not able to 'set' in then its in trouble from all directions

1        4

when product release dates are set that time employees feel the pressure or harass or trouble from all the direction.)

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