Definition of Beset

Verb: beset (beset,besetting) bi'set

Annoy continually or chronically
"This man besets his female co-workers";
- harass, hassle, harry, chivy, chivvy, chevy, chevvy [non-standard], plague, molest, provoke
Assail or attack on all sides
"The zebra was beset by leopards";
- set upon
Decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
- encrust, incrust