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Synonyms for beset

Verb

1. harass, hassle, harry, chivy, chivvy, chevy, chevvy, beset, plague, molest, provoke, annoy, rag, get to, bother, get at, irritate, rile, nark, nettle, gravel, vex, chafe, devil
usage: annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"; "This man harasses his female co-workers"
2. beset, set upon, assail, assault, set on, attack
usage: assail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards"
3. encrust, incrust, beset, decorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify
usage: decorate or cover lavishly with gems
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