beset vs provoke

beset and provoke both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
beset	No	No	Yes	No
provoke	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, beset and provoke are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of beset include chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, harass, harry, hassle, molest, plague.

beset (verb)	provoke (verb)
assail or attack on all sides:	provide the needed stimulus for
decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)	evoke or provoke to appear or occur
annoy continually or chronically	call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
	annoy continually or chronically