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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

besetment

/ˈbɛs.tmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does besetment mean?

noun

A state of being surrounded or attacked on all sides; a situation in which someone or something is being attacked or harassed from all directions.

Example

"The city was in a state of besetment as the storm raged on, with strong winds and heavy rain causing widespread damage."

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