First Known Use: before 12th century
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beset
verb be·set \bi-ˈset, bē-\
: to cause problems or difficulties for (someone or something)
be·setbe·set·ting
Full Definition of BESET
transitive verb
1
: to set or stud with or as if with ornaments
3
— be·set·ment \-mənt\ noun
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Origin of BESET
Middle English besetten, from Old English besettan, from be- + settan to set
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Rhymes with BESET
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BESET Defined for Kids
beset
verb be·set \bi-ˈset\
be·setbe·set·ting
Definition of BESET for Kids
1
: to attack violently <The traveler was beset by wild beasts.>
2
: surround 1 <a moon beset with clouds>
3
: to cause problems or difficulties for <Doubts beset him.>
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