besieged

[bɪˈsiːdʒd]

besieged Definition

  • 1to surround a place, especially with an army, to prevent people or supplies getting in or out
  • 2to overwhelm someone with requests, complaints, or criticisms

Using besieged: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "besieged" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The city was besieged by enemy forces for months.

  • Example

    The company was besieged with complaints from dissatisfied customers.

  • Example

    The politician was besieged by reporters after the scandal broke out.

besieged Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for besieged

Antonyms for besieged

Phrases with besieged

  • overwhelmed with a large number of questions

    Example

    The speaker was besieged with questions after the presentation.

  • a fortified structure that is surrounded by enemy forces in order to capture it

    Example

    The soldiers defended the besieged fortress for weeks before they were finally defeated.

  • a city that is surrounded by enemy forces in order to capture it

    Example

    The citizens of the besieged city were running out of food and water.

Origins of besieged

from Old French 'beseegier', meaning 'to besiege'

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Summary: besieged in Brief

The verb 'besieged' [bɪˈsiːdʒd] means to surround a place, especially with an army, to prevent people or supplies getting in or out, or to overwhelm someone with requests, complaints, or criticisms. It can refer to physical or metaphorical situations, as in 'The city was besieged by enemy forces for months.' or 'The company was besieged with complaints from dissatisfied customers.'