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besetting
UK
/bɪˈsɛtɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈsɛtɪŋ/
besettings
pl
UK
/bɪˈsɛtɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈsɛtɪŋ/
Definitions
The prolonged besetting of the fortress eventually forced the garrison to surrender.
more besetting
Comp.
most besetting
Super.
UK
/bɪˈsɛtɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈsɛtɪŋ/
Translations
His besetting fear was that he would never be good enough.
Его постоянный страх заключался в том, что он никогда не будет достаточно хорош.
Her besetting anxiety made it difficult for her to enjoy social gatherings.
Ее навязчивая тревога мешала ей наслаждаться общественными мероприятиями.
Additional translations
Definitions
His besetting anxiety made it difficult for him to enjoy social gatherings.
Greed has always been his besetting sin.
besetting
Gerund
beset
Past Simple
beset
Past Participle
besetting
Gerund
UK
/bɪˈsɛt/
US
/bɪˈsɛt/
Translations
The town was beset by enemy forces.
Город был осаждён вражескими силами.
The hikers were beset by a swarm of mosquitoes.
Путешественников атаковал рой комаров.
He was beset by doubts about his decision.
Его преследовали сомнения по поводу его решения.
Additional translations
Definitions
The small village was beset by bandits from all directions.
The hikers were beset by thick fog, making it difficult to find their way.
The company was beset by financial difficulties for several years.
The king wore a crown beset with rubies and emeralds.
Definitions
The beset traveler struggled to find a way through the storm.
The beset fortress held out against the invaders for weeks.
The ceremonial shield was beset with precious stones.