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beset vs get to

get to vs beset

beset and get to both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
beset No No Yes No
get to No No Yes No
As verbs, get to is a hypernym of beset; that is, get to is a word with a broader meaning than beset:
  • beset: annoy continually or chronically
  • get to: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Other hypernyms of beset include annoy, bother, chafe, devil, get at, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, rile, vex.
beset (verb) get to (verb)
assail or attack on all sides: arrive at the point of
decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems) cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
annoy continually or chronically reach a goal
Difference between beset and get to

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