ALL meanings of beset
be·set
B b - verb beset If someone or something is beset by problems or fears, they have many problems or fears which affect them severely. 3
- verb beset (esp of dangers, temptations, or difficulties) to trouble or harass constantly 3
- verb beset to surround or attack from all sides 3
- verb beset to cover with, esp with jewels 3
- verb transitive beset to cover or set thickly with; stud 3
- verb transitive beset to attack from all sides; harass or besiege 3
- verb transitive beset to surround or hem in 3
- transitive verb beset afflict 1
- verbal expression beset under attack: from enemy 1
- noun beset surrounded by 1
- noun beset assailed: by difficulties, doubts, etc. 1
- noun beset studded with jewels, etc. 1
- verb with object beset to attack on all sides; assail; harass: to be beset by enemies; beset by difficulties. 1
- verb with object beset to surround; hem in: a village beset on all sides by dense forest. 1
- verb with object beset to set or place upon; bestud: a gold bracelet beset with jewels. 1
- verb with object beset Nautical. to surround (a vessel) by ice, so that control of the helm is lost. 1
- verb beset (Transitive Verb) To surround or hem in. 0
- verb beset (Transitive Verb) To attack, especially from all sides. 0
- verb beset (Transitive Verb) To decorate something with jewels etc. 0
- verb beset (nautical) Of a ship, to get trapped by ice. 0