English dictionary

beset

/b/I/'s/E/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

annoy continually or chronically

verb.emotion

Synonyms chevvy chevy chivvy chivy harass harry hassle molest plague provoke

Source: WordNet 3.0
assail or attack on all sides:

verb.competition

Examples
The zebra was beset by leopards.

Synonyms set upon

Source: WordNet 3.0
decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)

verb.contact

Synonyms encrust incrust

Source: WordNet 3.0
To set or stud (anything) with ornaments or prominent objects.

verb

Source: webster1913