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BESET

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Beset.

Beset - as a verb

Annoy continually or chronically

Example: "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chevvychevy16chivvy20chivy16harass9harry11hassle9plague9provoke16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
annoy8bother11chafe13devil9get atget togravel10irritate8nark8nettle6rag4rile4vex13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Assail or attack on all sides:

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
set upon

Decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encrust9incrust9

Example Sentences

"The town was beset by a series of burglaries."
"The hikers were beset by a sudden snowstorm."
"The company was beset with financial problems."
"She was beset by doubts about her decision."
"The village was beset by a plague."
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Word Game Points

Is BESET a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, beset is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BESET has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is BESET a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, beset is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BESET has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is BESET a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, beset is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BESET has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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