besetment

/bɪˈsɛtmənt/
noun
  1. The state or condition of being troubled or attacked from all sides; a persistent difficulty or problem.
    • The village suffered a besetment of pests that ruined the crops.
    • The company's besetment by lawsuits finally ended.
    • He spoke of the besetment of his mind by constant worry.
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