besets (Meaning)
besets
to hem in, to trouble with problems, to set or stud with or as if with ornaments, trouble, harass, to set upon
Synonyms & Antonyms of besets
Synonyms:
- pains
- crushes
- chafes
- disturbs
- stresses
- harries
- piques
- worries
- smarts
- grieves
- hounds
- pursues
- disquiets
- tries
- grates
- discomposes
- badgers
- pesters
- exasperates
- aggravates
- puts out
- peeves
- discomforts
- bugs
- rides
- distresses
- tyrannizes
- smites
- dogs
- rasps
- riles
- excruciates
- hurts
- wrings
- pricks
- molests
- harasses
- upsets
- strains
- stabs
- irks
- pangs
- flusters
- nettles
- assails
- annoys
- galls
- vexes
- gripes
- agitates
- victimizes
- overpowers
- perturbs
- gets
- irritates
- strikes
- oppresses
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word besets
to hem in, to trouble with problems, to set or stud with or as if with ornaments, trouble, harass, to set upon
afflicts,plagues, besieges, persecutes, stings, harrows, torments, racks, anguishes, curses
relieves, abets, assists,helps, aids, comforts,delivers, contents, releases, quiets
Financial woes beset the struggling family, leaving them on the brink of ruin.
The city was beset by a plague that threatened to decimate its population.
The hapless traveler was beset by misfortunes, from lost luggage to canceled flights.
The scholar was beset by doubts, questioning his theories and research.
