besiegement

[bɪˈsiːdʒmənt]

besiegement Definition

  • 1the act of surrounding a place with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender
  • 2a persistent attack on someone or something

Using besiegement: Examples

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

  • Example

    The city was under constant besiegement for months.

  • Example

    The company faced a financial besiegement from its competitors.

  • Example

    The besiegement of the castle lasted for weeks before it finally surrendered.

besiegement Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with besiegement

  • to surround and block a place with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender

    Example

    The army laid siege to the city, cutting off all supply routes.

  • to be overwhelmed or inundated with something

    Example

    The customer service department was besieged with complaints about the new product.

  • to be surrounded or under attack by something

    Example

    The town was besieged by a swarm of locusts, destroying all the crops.

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Summary: besiegement in Brief

The term 'besiegement' [bɪˈsiːdʒmənt] refers to the act of surrounding a place with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender. It can also refer to a persistent attack on someone or something. The phrase 'lay siege to' is often used to describe the act of surrounding and blocking a place with armed forces, while 'besieged with' and 'besieged by' describe being overwhelmed or surrounded by something.