Besieging — synonyms, definition

1. besieging (Noun)

3 synonyms
beleaguering military blockade siege
1 definition

besieging (Noun) — (military) the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack.

2 types of
blockade encirclement
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2. besieging (Verb)

4 synonyms
circumventing hemming in sieging surrounding
3 definitions

besieging (Verb) — Encircle as a military tactic. ex. "The Turks besieged Vienna"

besieging (Verb) — Cause to feel distressed or worried. ex. "She was besieged by so many problems that she got discouraged"

besieging (Verb) — Harass, as with questions or requests. ex. "The press photographers besieged the movie star"

5 types of
assailing attacking distressing importuning insisting
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blockading ebbing sealing off
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