Besiege
verbbɪ'sidʒ
Verb
surround so as to force to give up
“The Turks besieged Vienna”
Type of:AssailAttackcause to feel distressed or worried
“She was besieged by so many problems that she got discouraged”
Type of:Distressharass, as with questions or requests
“The press photographers besieged the movie star”
Type of:ImportuneInsist
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Similar Words
- Beleaguer
- Circumvent
- Surround
- Besieger