v 1: annoy continually or chronically; "He is known to harry his
staff when he is overworked" [syn: harass, hassle, harry, chivy, chivvy, chevy, chevvy, plague, molest, provoke]
2: to assail or attack on all sides:"The lioness..beset by men
and hounds." Pope [syn: set upon]
3: decorate or cover lavishly with gems [syn: encrust]