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get at vs beset

beset vs get at

get at and beset both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
get at No No Yes No
beset No No Yes No
As verbs, beset is a hyponym of get at; that is, beset is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than get at:
  • get at: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
  • beset: annoy continually or chronically
get at (verb) beset (verb)
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations assail or attack on all sides:
reach or gain access to decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
influence by corruption annoy continually or chronically
Difference between get at and beset

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