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BESETS Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word besets. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word besets. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BESETS

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afflicts
verbv
verb

• cause great unhappiness for; distress

• cause physical pain or suffering in

bedevils
verbv
verb

• treat cruelly

• be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

bothers
verbv
noun

• an angry disturbance

• something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

verb

• take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

• intrude or enter uninvited

• make nervous or agitated

• make confused or perplexed or puzzled

harasses
verbv
verb

• annoy continually or chronically

• exhaust by attacking repeatedly

pesters
verbv
verb

• annoy persistently

plagues
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal

• any epidemic disease with a high death rate

• a swarm of insects that attack plants

• any large scale calamity (especially when thought to be sent by God)

• an annoyance

verb

• cause to suffer a blight

• annoy continually or chronically

torments
verbv
noun

• unbearable physical pain

• extreme mental distress

• intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain

• a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented

• a severe affliction

• the act of harassing someone

verb

• torment emotionally or mentally

• treat cruelly

• subject to torture

troubles
nounn
noun

• a source of difficulty

• an angry disturbance

• an event causing distress or pain

• an effort that is inconvenient

• a strong feeling of anxiety

• an unwanted pregnancy

verb

• move deeply

• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

• take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

• cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed

vexes
verbv
verb

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress

• change the arrangement or position of

• subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation

• be a mystery or bewildering to

chevvy
verb, nounv, n
verb

• annoy continually or chronically

chevy
nounn
verb

• annoy continually or chronically

chivvy
verbv
verb

• annoy continually or chronically

chivy
verbv
verb

• annoy continually or chronically

encrust
verbv
verb

• cover or coat with a crust

• decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)

• form a crust or a hard layer

harass
verbv
verb

• annoy continually or chronically

• exhaust by attacking repeatedly

harry
nounn
verb

• annoy continually or chronically

• make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes

hassle
nounn
noun

• an angry disturbance

• disorderly fighting

verb

• annoy continually or chronically

incrust
verbv
verb

• decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)

• cover or coat with a crust

• form a crust or a hard layer

plague
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal

• any epidemic disease with a high death rate

• a swarm of insects that attack plants

• any large scale calamity (especially when thought to be sent by God)

• an annoyance

verb

• cause to suffer a blight

• annoy continually or chronically

provoke
verbv
verb

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

• evoke or provoke to appear or occur

• provide the needed stimulus for

• annoy continually or chronically

Best Hypernyms For BESETS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for besets, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
adorn annoy assail attack beautify bother chafe decorate devil embellish grace gravel irritate nark nettle ornament rag rile vex
Phrases (3)
get atget toset on

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