Beset and Preoccupy

Beset

Beset verb - To cause persistent suffering to.

Preoccupy and beset are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preoccupy" instead a verb "Beset".

Preoccupy

Preoccupy verb - Engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively.
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Synonyms for Preoccupy

Beset and preoccupy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Beset" instead a verb "Preoccupy".

Nearby Words: preoccupied, preoccupying

Common collocations

way beset way preoccupy way
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