besieged Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb surround so as to force to give up
beleaguer; circumvent; hem in; surround; besiege.
- The Turks besieged Vienna
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verb cause to feel distressed or worried
besiege.
- She was besieged by so many problems that she got discouraged
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verb harass, as with questions or requests
besiege.
- The press photographers besieged the movie star
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adjective satellite surrounded by hostile forces
- the besieged town
