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laid siege to

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Synonyms & Antonyms of laid siege to

to surround (as a fortified place) with armed forces for the purpose of capturing or preventing commerce and communication

The military is preparing to lay siege to the city.

Synonyms for laid siege to

beleaguered,
besieged,
blockaded,
invested,
leaguered
[archaic]

Words Related to laid siege to

barricaded,
blocked,
cut off,
dammed,
encircled

assailed,
assaulted,
attacked,
beset

confined,
insulated,
isolated,
quarantined

Near Antonyms for laid siege to

emancipated,
freed,
liberated,
released,
rescued

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laid up

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