[bɪˈsɛt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently
(e.g: the social problems that beset the UK)

- be covered or studded with
(e.g: springy grass all beset with tiny jewel-like flowers)


Phrases:
- besetting sin

Origin:
Old English besettan, from be- ‘about’ + settan (see set)