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Besieged

Verb / bɪˈsi:dʒd / Another word for besieged — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Besieged means to surround a place with an army or to be overwhelmed with something like problems or questions.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

surrounded encircled invested blockaded

Informal

hemmed in cornered trapped stuck

Literary

beleaguered encompassed girded

Antonyms

freed liberated unblocked relieved open unhindered

Common collocations

  • city besieged
  • nation besieged
  • under siege
  • besieged by enemies
  • besieged by doubt
  • besieged by problems
  • besieged fortress

Word family

noun siege
verb besiege
adjective besieged

Usage note

Often used in a military context, but can also describe a state of being overwhelmed by problems or difficulties. The adjective form 'besieged' is more common than the verb in general usage.

Example sentences

  1. The city was besieged by tourists during the holiday season.
  2. The students were besieged with difficult questions during the exam.
  3. The company was besieged with complaints from customers.
  4. The small town was besieged by a swarm of locusts.
  5. The politician was besieged by reporters after the press conference.

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