Main Entry: be·siege

Pronunciation: \bi-ˈsēj, bē-\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): be·sieged; be·sieg·ing

Date: 14th century

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