besetting Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb annoy continually or chronically
    beset; chivy; chevy; chevvy; harass; hassle; chivvy; harry; plague; molest; provoke.
    • He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked
    • This man harasses his female co-workers
  2. verb assail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards"
    beset; set upon.
  3. verb decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
    beset; incrust; encrust.

WordNet


Be*set"ting adjective
Definitions
  1. Habitually attacking, harassing, or pressing upon or about; as, a besetting sin.

Webster 1913