Beset and Defend

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Beset verb - To take sudden, violent action against.

Usage example: the unsuspecting tourists were suddenly beset by robbers

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Defend is an antonym for beset.

Defend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

Usage example: a solemn oath to defend the mother country at any cost

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Beset is an antonym for defend.

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