provoke vs beset

provoke and beset both are verbs.

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

As verbs, provoke and beset are synonyms defined as:

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

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