beset
30 07 2008Verbs
1. (verb) beset, chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, harass, harry, hassle, molest, plague, provoke;
- annoy continually or chronically;
- “He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked”; “This man harasses his female co-workers”;
2. (verb) beset, set upon;
- assail or attack on all sides:;
- “The zebra was beset by leopards”;
3. (verb) beset, encrust, incrust;
- decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems);
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