haze vs beset

haze is a noun but beset is not a noun.

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

As verbs, beset is a hypernym of haze; that is, beset is a word with a broader meaning than haze:

haze: harass by imposing humiliating or painful tasks, as in military institutions
beset: annoy continually or chronically

Other hypernyms of haze include chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, harass, harry, hassle, molest, plague, provoke.

haze (noun)	beset (noun)
confusion characterized by lack of clarity
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

haze (verb)	beset (verb)
harass by imposing humiliating or painful tasks, as in military institutions	assail or attack on all sides:
become hazy, dull, or cloudy	decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
	annoy continually or chronically