1. persistent troubles, difficulties, or problems that harass or afflict someone
Usage: plural form; often used in formal or literary contexts; typically refers to recurring or chronic issues

Examples

• The community faced numerous besetments during the economic downturn.
• His besetments with anxiety and insomnia made daily life challenging.
• Despite the besetments of poverty, she remained determined to succeed.
• The organization worked to address the besetments affecting vulnerable populations.
• Historical besetments of disease plagued the region for centuries.