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laying siege to
phrasepresent participle of lay siege to
Synonyms & Antonyms of laying 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 laying siege to
- beleaguering,
- besieging,
- blockading,
- investing,
- leaguering
- [archaic]
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