Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Besetting.
Besetting - as a verb
Annoy continually or chronically
Example: "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chevvychevy16chivvy20chivy16harass9harry11hassle9plague9provoke16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
annoy8bother11chafe13devil9get atget togravel10irritate8nark8nettle6rag4rile4vex13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Besetting - as a noun
The act of one who besets or attacks.
Besetting - as an adjective
Deeply rooted; persistent.
Obsessive
Example Sentences
"Her besetting fear kept her from pursuing her dreams."
"He had a besetting habit of procrastination."
"The company's besetting problem was a lack of innovation."
"The besetting temptation for dieters is to snack late at night."
"Their besetting sin was their inability to tell the truth."
Word Game Points
Is BESETTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, besetting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BESETTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is BESETTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, besetting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBESETTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is BESETTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, besetting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBESETTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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