besetting Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb annoy continually or chronically
   beset; chivy; chevy; chevvy; harass; hassle; chivvy; harry; plague; molest; provoke.
   
   • He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked
   • This man harasses his female co-workers
2. verb assail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards"
   beset; set upon.
   
3. verb decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
   beset; incrust; encrust.
   

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