1. To attack from all sides: The complaint department of the company was beset by angry customers who were unhappy with the poor quality of some of the shoes.

The campers near the swamp were beset by hundreds of mosquitoes.

2. To trouble persistently; to harass: The congressman was beset by questions from reporters who wanted to know why he didn't vote for the new health bill.
3. To hem in; to surround: The mountains beset the village where Jim and his family were living.

The actor was beset by a crowd of admirers.

4. To assemble, to decorate, or to cover lavishly with jewels: The queen's crown was beset with rubies, emeralds and pearls. © ALL rights are reserved.
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