annoy continually or chronically; He is known to harry his staff when he is overworked; This man harasses his female co-workers

[ Syn: harass , hassle , harry , chivy , chivvy , chevy , chevvy , plague , molest , provoke ]

assail or attack on all sides: The zebra was beset by leopards

[ Syn: set upon ]

decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)

[ Syn: encrust , incrust ]