bestraught

/ˈbɛstrɔkt/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of ‘beset’, meaning to surround or attack on all sides, often implying a sense of chaos or disorder.

“The city was bestrawght by rioters, causing widespread destruction.”

2. verb

past tense of ‘bestrew’, meaning to scatter or strew over a surface, often implying a sense of disorder or confusion.

“The storm had bestrawght the streets with fallen branches and debris.”

3. noun

a person or thing that is surrounded or attacked on all sides, often implying a sense of chaos or disorder.

“The bestrawght city was a scene of utter devastation.”

Synonyms

  • beset
  • surrounded

Antonyms

  • defended
  • protected