Besot: meaning, definitions and examples
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besot
[ bɪˈsɒt ]
to make someone confused or obsessed
To besot someone is to completely bewilder or obsess them. It can also mean to intoxicate or stupefy someone.
Synonyms
bewilder, intoxicate, obsess, stupefy.
Examples of usage
- He was besotted by her beauty.
- She was besotted with the idea of becoming famous.
- The magician's performance besotted the audience.
- The strong drink seemed to besot him quickly.
a person who is infatuated or obsessed
A besot can refer to a person who is infatuated or obsessed with someone or something.
Synonyms
infatuated person, obsessed individual.
Examples of usage
- He was a besot for her charms.
- She became a besot for the idea of success.
Translations
Translations of the word "besot" in other languages:
🇵🇹 encantar
🇮🇳 मोहित करना
🇩🇪 bezaubern
🇮🇩 memikat
🇺🇦 зачаровувати
🇵🇱 oczarować
🇯🇵 魅了する (miryō suru)
🇫🇷 envoûter
🇪🇸 hechizar
🇹🇷 büyülemek
🇰🇷 매혹하다 (maehokhada)
🇸🇦 يسحر (yusahir)
🇨🇿 okouzlit
🇸🇰 očariť
🇨🇳 迷住 (mí zhù)
🇸🇮 očarati
🇮🇸 heilla
🇰🇿 баурау
🇬🇪 მოხიბვლა (mokhibvla)
🇦🇿 vale almaq
🇲🇽 hechizar
Etymology
The word 'besot' originated from the Old English word 'besettan', which meant 'to beset or besiege'. Over time, the meaning evolved to convey a sense of confusion or obsession. The term has been used in English literature to describe characters who are completely captivated or obsessed. It is a less common word in modern usage, but it still retains its original connotations of bewilderment and infatuation.