be·set 
/bɪˈsɛt/ verb
be·sets; be·set; be·set·ting /bɪˈsɛt/ verb [+ obj] : to cause problems or difficulties for (someone or something)
▪ A lack of money is the greatest problem besetting the city today. — usually used as (be) beset ▪ He was beset by/with injuries this season. [=he suffered many injuries this season] ▪ a city beset by/with economic problems
▪ A lack of money is the greatest problem besetting the city today. — usually used as (be) beset ▪ He was beset by/with injuries this season. [=he suffered many injuries this season] ▪ a city beset by/with economic problems
