beset

/bɪsˈɛt/

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Definitions

Verb
annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"; "This man harasses his female co-workers"
Verb
assail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards"
Verb
decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)