Origin: Germanic
Old English prefix
Beset has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
annoy continually or chronically
"He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"
"This man harasses his female co-workers"
2
assail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards"
3
decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
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