beset


beset (http://definr.com/beset)

     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]