"beset" | Definition and Related Words

Verb

Annoy continually or chronically (synset 201793315)
"He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked"; "This man harasses his female co-workers"

is a type of: annoy, bother, chafe, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, rile, vex - cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
subtypes:
- goad, needle - annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
- bedevil, crucify, dun, frustrate, rag, torment - treat cruelly
- haze - harass by imposing humiliating or painful tasks, as in military institutions
same as: chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, harass, harry, hassle, molest, plague, provoke
Assail or attack on all sides: (synset 201129126)
"The zebra was beset by leopards"

is a type of: assail, assault, attack, set on - attack someone physically or emotionally

same as: set upon
Decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems) (synset 201519987)
is a type of: adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament - make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

same as: encrust, incrust