v. t. | 1. | To set or stud (anything) with ornaments or prominent objects. |
2. | To hem in; to waylay; to surround; to besiege; to blockade. | |
3. | To set upon on all sides; to perplex; to harass; - said of dangers, obstacles, etc. | |
4. | To occupy; to employ; to use up. |
Verb | 1. | beset - annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"; "This man harasses his female co-workers" |
2. | beset - assail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards" Synonyms: set upon | |
3. | beset - decorate or cover lavishly with gems |