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Definition of Hem in
1. Verb. Surround in a restrictive manner. "The building was hemmed in by flowers"
2. Verb. Surround so as to force to give up. "The Turks besieged Vienna"
Exact synonyms: Beleaguer, Besiege, Circumvent, 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
Definition of Hem in
1. Verb. To surround and enclose ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com