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    beset

    beset - Dictionary definition and meaning for word beset

    Definition
    (verb) annoy continually or chronically
    Synonyms : chevvy , chevy , chivvy , chivy , harass , harry , hassle , molest , plague , provoke
    Example Sentence
    • He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked
    • This man harasses his female co-workers
    Definition
    (verb) assail or attack on all sides:
    Synonyms : set upon
    Example Sentence
    • The zebra was beset by leopards
    Definition
    (verb) decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
    Synonyms : encrust , incrust
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for beset

beset. bees+attack. imagine bees attack on u from all directions.

beset sounds like be set(ready) to face attack from all directions

be+set ~ Once the batsman is SET, he can easily attack the bowlers and make runs on all sides.

beset => upset

The new batsman is yet to be set, so he will be hemed in by all fielders.

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when smthing is not able to 'set' in then its in trouble from all directions

when product release dates are set that time employees feel the pressure or harass or trouble from all the direction.)

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