Beset


Synonyms for beset
verb plague; hem in

bedevil
perplex
besiege
beleaguer
surround
embarrass
invade
overrun
hassle
infest
encompass

ring
badger
aggress
nudge
nag
pester
attack
storm
strike
circle
encircle

compass
assail
bug
entangle
girdle
ride
dog
harass
environ
harry
enclose

pick on
drive up the wall
fall on
fall upon
give a bad time
give a hard time
give one the business
give the needle
put the squeeze on
start in on
jump on one’s case

Antonyms for beset

explain
surrender
exclude
aid
unloose
release

assist
please
clarify
clear up
leave alone
free

support
lose
let go
help

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