The act of besetting; a persistent problem, annoyance, or temptation that continuously troubles someone.
From 'beset' (verb meaning to trouble persistently) plus '-ment' (noun suffix). 'Beset' comes from 'be-' plus 'set,' originally meaning 'to set upon' or 'to surround.'
This word captures something psychological—not a one-time problem but an ongoing struggle. In religious contexts, 'besetting sin' means a particular temptation that constantly troubles you, and 'besetment' names that persistent weight.
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