🏰besiege

verb
/bɪˈsiːdʒ/

Meaning

to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention

Example Sentences

The city was besieged by enemy troops.

Example Expressions

besieged with questions

Synonyms

attack, surround, blockade, encircle

Antonyms

liberate, free

Collocations

besiege a city, besieged by fans, besieged with requests

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