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dun vs beset

beset vs dun

dun is a noun but beset is not a noun.

dun is an adjective but beset is not an adjective.

dun and beset both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dun Yes Yes Yes No
beset No No Yes No
As verbs, beset is a hypernym of dun; that is, beset is a word with a broader meaning than dun:
  • dun: treat cruelly
  • beset: annoy continually or chronically
Other hypernyms of dun include chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, harass, harry, hassle, molest, plague, provoke.
dun (noun) beset (noun)
horse of a dull brownish grey color
a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
dun (adjective) beset (adjective)
of a dull greyish brown to brownish grey color
dun (verb) beset (verb)
make a dun color assail or attack on all sides:
cure by salting decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
persistently ask for overdue payment annoy continually or chronically
treat cruelly
Difference between dun and beset

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