AACbeset

 / bɪˈsɛt /    [ bi- set  ]  –verb (used with object), -set, -set⋅ting. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/beset
 * Be⋅set **
 * Definition:**To attack on all sides; assail; harass: to be best by enemies; beset by difficulties.

The author is trying to ask someone why they are apressing someone