BESETTING Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word besetting. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word besetting. (close relations)

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	constant				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective • steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection noun • a quantity that does not vary • a number representing a quantity assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context adjective satellite • unvarying in nature • uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
	continual				adjectiveadj
	adjective • recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series adjective satellite • having no interruptions
	continuous				adjectiveadj
	adjective • continuing in time or space without interruption • of a function or curve; extending without break or irregularity
	inescapable				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • impossible to avoid or evade
	intrusive				adjectiveadj
	adjective • tending to intrude (especially upon privacy) • of rock material; forced while molten into cracks between layers of other rock • thrusting inward
	overwhelming				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • so strong as to be irresistible • very strong; urgently felt
	persistent				adjectiveadj
	adjective • retained; not shed adjective satellite • never-ceasing • continually recurring to the mind • stubbornly unyielding
	pervasive				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • spreading or spread throughout
	recurrent				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • recurring again and again
	harassing				verb, adjectivev, adj
	verb • annoy continually or chronically • exhaust by attacking repeatedly
	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

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