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English verb: beset | |||
| 1. | beset (emotion) annoy continually or chronically | ||
| Samples | He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked. This man harasses his female co-workers. | ||
| Synonyms | chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, harass, harry, hassle, molest, plague, provoke | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | annoy, bother, chafe, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, rile, vex | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | bedevil, crucify, dun, frustrate, goad, haze, needle, rag, torment | ||
| 2. | beset (competition) assail or attack on all sides: | ||
| Samples | The zebra was beset by leopards. | ||
| Synonyms | set upon | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | assail, assault, attack, set on | ||
| 3. | beset (contact) decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems) | ||
| Synonyms | encrust, incrust | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament | ||
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