besetting Synonyms

obsessional prevailing plague painful overwhelming oppressive irresistible irksome imperative harry harass habitual prevalent provoke rife anguishing obsessive grueling urgent uncontrollable trying troublesome trouble tormenting torment surround excruciating epidemical bitter besiege beset beleaguer bedevil bedevilling assail arduous annoying agonizing afflict bothersome burdensome catholical epidemic encrust encircle emulous driving crushing cramping compulsive