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besieged

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Main Entry:
be·siege Listen to the pronunciation of besiege
Pronunciation:
\bi-ˈsēj, bē-\
Function:
transitive verb
Inflected Form(s):
be·sieged; be·sieg·ing
Date:
14th century
1: to surround with armed forces2 a: to press with requests : importune b: to cause worry or distress to : beset <doubts besieged him>
— be·sieg·er noun
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