beset

Definition

  • verb: to cause problems or difficulties for (someone or something)
  • verb: to set or stud with or as if with ornaments
  • usually used as '(be) beset'
  • synonyms: inclose, press, urge

Examples

  • He 'was beset' by/with injuries this season. [=he suffered many injuries this season]

  • A lack of money is the greatest problem 'besetting' the city today.

  • a city 'beset' by/with economic problems

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