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  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Beset
  2. a. Habitually attacking, harassing, or pressing upon or about; as, a besetting sin.
  3. Habitually attacking, harassing, or pressing upon or about; as, a besetting sin.
  4. Habitually attacking, harassing, or pressing upon or about; as,a besetting sin.
  5. v annoy continually or chronically v assail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards" v decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)