beset beset /bɪˈsɛt/

verb

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