Synonyms of leaguer

leaguer 1 of 2

noun

as in siege

the cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies

Germany's abandonment of the leaguer of Stalingrad is seen as a major turning point of World War II

Synonyms & Similar Words

• siege
• blockade
• investment
• beleaguerment
• encirclement
• containment
• insulation
• isolation
• segregation
• counterblockade
• internment
• seclusion
• quarantine
• encompassment
• sequestration
• confinement
• incarceration

leaguer

2 of 2

verb

archaic

as in to besiege

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

an impregnable fortress that not even the mightiest army on earth would venture to leaguer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• besiege
• attack
• assault
• blockade
• beleaguer
• cut off
• dam
• encircle
• invest
• block
• beset
• barricade
• lay siege to
• isolate
• assail
• insulate
• confine
• quarantine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rescue
• release
• free
• liberate
• emancipate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leaguer

Noun

Zeferjahn was one of a handful of Cubs participating in the festivities for the first time as a major-leaguer. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Bodine is expected to work with the Rays through Sunday, then next week join a group of 25-30 minor-leaguers working out in Port Charlotte to be available if needed. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Not necessarily as little leaguers, but as bright-eyed youths fantasizing about one day wearing a big-league uniform, competing in major league stadiums and making their living by playing this children’s game as adults. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026

The best month of June any second-year big-leaguer compiled came from a left-hander in Kansas City. — Sam McDowell 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Phrases Containing leaguer

• big leaguer
• major leaguer