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🏰siege

noun
/siːdʒ/
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Meaning

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.

Example Sentences

The castle fell after a long siege.

Example Expressions

lay siege to

Synonyms

blockade, encirclement, assault, attack, investment

Antonyms

retreat, withdrawal, truce

Collocations

under siege, lay siege, siege warfare, prolonged siege

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