beset

verb

bi-ˈset How to pronounce beset (audio)
Definition of besetnext
1
as in to plague
to cause persistent suffering to he's been beset by a lack of self-confidence virtually his entire life

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2
as in to attack
to take sudden, violent action against the unsuspecting tourists were suddenly beset by robbers

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Recent Examples of beset Both Smollett and Brown have been beset by controversy throughout their careers, which makes their coupling a bit astounding. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 June 2026 Bericoto acknowledged that his mind is beset by the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, where the death toll continues to rise from the massive earthquakes that struck the country last Wednesday. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 30 June 2026 Rodent infestation and mold are among the many problems besetting the 19th-century estate. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2026 Built in response to the 1973 oil crisis, the plant was beset by corruption and safety issues from the start. — Lorela U. Sandoval, Christian Science Monitor, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for beset
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beset
  1. plague
  2. attack
  3. afflict
  4. assault
  5. persecute
  6. raid
  7. besiege
  8. storm
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  • Andrew Harnik | Getty Images A rocky start The anniversary rollout has also been plagued by problems on the ground.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • In the 30 years following the tune’s release, disappointment has only continued to plague the Three Lions.
    — Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
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  • According to court documents reviewed by The Times, the model alleges that Sandoval shoved her down a flight of stairs in his home, pushed her to the ground at a hotel in Nashville, and attacked her and her father on June 3.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Electing to keep his No 5 on the field, the Brazil head coach made a subtle tactical tweak that saw Endrick enter the action and brought Matheus Cunha further to the left flank — which unlocked the attacking prowess of Vinicius Junior.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
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  • The afflicted slowly lose their ability to walk, talk, eat, dress, write, swallow and, eventually, breathe.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • Jude, meanwhile, was shifting from tossing cones to tugging at his ears, afflicted with the same malady that had landed several of the toddlers on the room’s version of the injury list.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
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  • Federal authorities say a cruise ship hairstylist allegedly assaulted guests while posing as a massage provider during an Alaska sailing.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • In December 2023, Sarah Steele accused Jacob Wulfson, a US air force captain also based at Lakenheath, of drugging, assaulting and strangling her after meeting via a dating app.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 8 July 2026
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  • The Washington Principles also recognize that many sales of artwork by Jews during the Nazi era occurred while they were being persecuted, or under duress.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 29 June 2026
  • Representatives of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine have been persecuted.
    — Mark Temnycky, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of persecute
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  • Alaska also demonstrates that the fear that dividends automatically create dependency or invite politicians to raid the principal is overblown.
    — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Added to this, Whitehall has historically faced criticism for treating the armed forces as a budget piggy bank to be raided whenever public funds run short.
    — David Szondy July 01, New Atlas, 1 July 2026
Definition of raid
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  • Boston was besieged by the Tartan Army.
    — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 28 June 2026
  • Boris Yeltsin, to everyone’s shock, had then walked through the crowd and climbed one of the Soviet tanks besieging him.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
Definition of besiege
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  • Argentina trailed by two goals with 11 minutes to play in Atlanta, then stormed back for a stunning 3-2 victory.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
  • Sacramento improved to 2-0 in the California Classic after storming back from an 18-point deficit to beat the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
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