beset

[bih-set] / bɪˈsɛt /

VERB

plague; hem in

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bedevil beleaguer besiege embarrass invade overrun perplex surround

STRONG

aggress assail attack badger bug circle compass dog encircle enclose encompass entangle environ girdle harass harry hassle infest nag nudge pester ride ring storm strike

WEAK

drive up the wall fall on fall upon give a bad time give a hard time give one the business give the needle jump on one's case pick on put the squeeze on start in on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clarify clear up explain leave alone please surrender

STRONG

aid assist exclude free help let go lose release support unloose

Example Sentences

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Igad has been criticised by many for failing to bring stability and regional integration to the Horn of Africa, a region beset by civil wars, terrorism and intra-state confrontations.

From BBC

China’s exports, rising 5.4% in the first 11 months of the year compared with the same period a year earlier, have proven to be a bright spot in an economy that is beset by challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal

Billions of pounds have been spent on Ajax, an overdue armoured vehicle project still beset with problems.

From BBC

However, the programme has been beset by problems and repeatedly delayed.

From BBC

On Wednesday, focus turns to inflation figures as China’s economy remains beset by deflationary woes.

From The Wall Street Journal

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