Pronunciation: /bɪˈsɛt/
verb to trouble or harass persistently
A1 The town was beset by heavy snowfall, causing traffic delays.
A2 The hikers were beset by a sudden storm while climbing the mountain.
B1 The company was beset by financial difficulties, leading to layoffs.
B2 The politician was beset by scandal, tarnishing their reputation.
C1 The country was beset by political unrest, leading to protests and demonstrations.
C2 The team was beset by injuries, affecting their performance in the championship game.
adjective surrounded or attacked on all sides
A1 The small village was beset by a terrible storm.
A2 The team was beset by injuries, making it difficult to compete.
B1 The company was beset with financial problems due to poor management.
B2 The country was beset by political unrest, leading to widespread protests.
C1 The city was beset by a series of natural disasters, causing widespread destruction.
C2 The organization was beset by corruption scandals, leading to a loss of public trust.
formal The small town was beset by a series of natural disasters.
informal The team was beset by injuries, making it hard to compete.
slang I feel like I'm beset with bad luck lately.
figurative His mind was beset with doubts and worries, hindering his decision-making process.
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