besetting
[ bih-set-ing ]
/ bɪˈsɛt ɪŋ /
adjective
constantly assailing or obsessing, as with temptation: a besetting sin.
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Definition for besetting (2 of 2)
beset
[ bih-set ]
/ bɪˈsɛt /
verb (used with object), be·set, be·set·ting.
to attack on all sides; assail; harass: to be beset by enemies; beset by difficulties.
to surround; hem in: a village beset on all sides by dense forest.
to set or place upon; bestud: a gold bracelet beset with jewels.
Nautical.
to surround (a vessel) by ice, so that control of the helm is lost.
OTHER WORDS FROM beset
be·set·ment, noun be·set·ter, noun pre·be·set, verb (used with object), pre·be·set, pre·be·set·ting. un·be·set, adjectiveExample sentences from the Web for besetting
British Dictionary definitions for besetting (1 of 2)
besetting
/ (bɪˈsɛtɪŋ) /
adjective
tempting, harassing, or assailing (esp in the phrase besetting sin)
British Dictionary definitions for besetting (2 of 2)
beset
/ (bɪˈsɛt) /
verb -sets, -setting or -set (tr)
(esp of dangers, temptations, or difficulties) to trouble or harass constantly
to surround or attack from all sides
archaic
to cover with, esp with jewels