besiege
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transitive verb \bi-ˈsēj, bē-\ be·sieged be·sieg·ing
Definition of BESIEGE
1
: to surround with armed forces
2
a : to press with requests : importune b : to cause worry or distress to : beset <doubts besieged him>
— be·sieg·er noun
Examples of BESIEGE
- The army beseiged the castle.
- Customers have besieged the company with questions.
First Known Use of BESIEGE
14th century
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