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Definition of Besiege
1. Verb. Surround so as to force to give up. "The Turks besieged Vienna"
Exact synonyms: Beleaguer, Circumvent, Hem In, Surround
Generic synonyms: Assail, Attack
Specialized synonyms: Blockade, Seal Off, Ebb
Derivative terms: Besieger
Generic synonyms: Assail, Attack
Specialized synonyms: Blockade, Seal Off, Ebb
Derivative terms: Besieger
2. Verb. Cause to feel distressed or worried. "She was besieged by so many problems that she got discouraged"
Generic synonyms: Distress
3. Verb. Harass, as with questions or requests. "The press photographers besieged the movie star"
Definition of Besiege
1. v. t. To beset or surround with armed forces, for the purpose of compelling to surrender; to lay siege to; to beleaguer; to beset.
Definition of Besiege
1. to surround [v -SIEGED, -SIEGING, -SIEGES] - See also: surround