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Beset

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Meanings of Beset

Verb

  • To surround or close in on something.
  • To attack or bother from all sides.
  • To decorate something with pretty things like jewels.
  • When a ship gets stuck in ice and can't move.

Explanation of the word: Beset

Beset means to be surrounded by something bad or difficult. Like if you have a lot of homework and it feels like it's all around you.

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Translations for the word: Beset

hindi
घेरना

gherna

घेरना

gherna

संकट में डालना

sankat mein daalna

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Beset

What does 'beset' mean?
The word 'beset' means to be surrounded by problems or difficulties.
How do you pronounce 'beset'?
You pronounce 'beset' like this: buh-set.
What is the origin of the word 'beset'?
The word 'beset' comes from the Old English word 'besettan', which means to sit around or to surround.
What is the meaning of 'beset' in Kannada?
The word 'beset' in Kannada is 'ಆಕರ್ಷಿತ' (Ākarṣita).