Synonyms of leaguers

leaguers 1 of 2

noun

plural of leaguer

as in sieges

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

• sieges
• blockades
• investments
• beleaguerments
• segregations
• isolations
• sequestrations
• insulations
• containments
• seclusions
• encirclements
• internments
• counterblockades
• encompassments
• quarantines
• incarcerations
• confinements

leaguers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of leaguer, archaic

as in besieges

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

• besieges
• attacks
• beleaguers
• assaults
• blockades
• encircles
• dams
• blocks
• cuts off
• lays siege to
• invests
• isolates
• barricades
• besets
• confines
• assails
• insulates
• quarantines

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• releases
• rescues
• frees
• liberates
• emancipates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leaguers

Noun

Yet a brutal possible scenario exists that includes Rojas potentially falling behind the Mets’ other standout minor-leaguers through no fault of his own. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 29 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

Baker was part of a significant number of future major-leaguers who played prep baseball in the Sacramento area in the 1960s or ’70s. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2026

Grandview’s produced two big-leaguers, first baseman Greg Bird and right-hander Kevin Gausman, the latter of which is in his 14th season in the majors and is a two-time all-star. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 May 2026

The king met with the little leaguers, greeted local dancers and the queen even said hello to a little black and white lamb who was brought by a local to the historic event. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026

Trammell tagged up, an aggressive move with Scott, the Cardinals center fielder, in the 62nd percentile of major-leaguers in arm strength, per Baseball Savant. — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026