Beset (verb)

1. To surround and harass or threaten with danger or harm.
2. To encircle or hem in.
3. To assail repeatedly with difficulties or troubles.

Origin:

From middle english besetten, from be- + setten to set.

Examples:

1. The city was beset by riots.
2. The soldier was beset by the enemy.
3. The company was beset by financial difficulties.
4. The mountaineer was beset by bad weather.
5. The organization was beset by scandals.