besets; beset; besetting
: to cause problems or difficulties for (someone or something)
A lack of money is the greatest problem besetting the city today.
—usually used as (be) besetHe was beset by/with injuries this season. [=he suffered many injuries this season]
a city beset by/with economic problems
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“Beset.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/beset. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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