Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
beset
verb
/bɪˈsɛt/
Definition
To surround and attack on all sides; to trouble persistently.
Examples
- The team was beset by injuries throughout the season.
- She was beset with doubts about her decision.
- Financial troubles can beset anyone, regardless of their planning.
Meaning
When someone is beset, they are faced with problems or difficulties that are difficult to escape.
Synonyms
- assail
- embattled
- trouble
- surround
