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Meaning of beleaguer
to surround and attack a place or person from all sides
Etymology of beleaguer
The word "beleaguer" has its roots in the Dutch language, where "belegeren" means "to besiege" or "to surround"
The word entered the English language in the 17th century, initially used in a military context to describe the act of surrounding and attacking a place or position
Over time, the word's meaning expanded to include the idea of harassing or intimidating someone
Synonyms
besiege
attack
assault
bombard
harass
plague
pester
annoy
irritate
vex
trouble
bother
disturb
inconvenience
torment
persecute
oppress
tyrannize
intimidate
threaten
menace
encircle
surround
hem
enclose
confine
trap
ambush
beset
bedevil
harry
harass
worry
badger
hound
dog
pursue
chase
hunt
molest
tease
taunt
provoke
goad
needle
nag
pepper
shower
barrage
deluge
inundate
overwhelm
beset
Definitions
- to surround with hostile forces
- * to harass or intimidate someone
- * to trouble or annoy someone
Usage Examples
- The city was beleaguered by enemy forces for months
- * The company has been beleaguered by financial troubles and lawsuits
- * The politician was beleaguered by questions from the press