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