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beset vs nettle

nettle vs beset

beset is not a noun while nettle is a noun.

beset and nettle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
beset No No Yes No
nettle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, nettle is a hypernym of beset; that is, nettle is a word with a broader meaning than beset:
  • beset: annoy continually or chronically
  • nettle: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Other hypernyms of beset include annoy, bother, chafe, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, rag, rile, vex.
beset (noun) nettle (noun)
any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)
beset (verb) nettle (verb)
assail or attack on all sides: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems) sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
annoy continually or chronically
Difference between beset and nettle

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