Synonyms of siege

siege

noun

ˈsēj 

1

as in attack

a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder

a devastating siege of typhoid fever hit the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attack
• bout
• seizure
• case
• spell
• access
• fit
• turn
• spasm
• pang
• recurrence
• frenzy
• relapse
• convulsion
• breakdown
• collapse
• agitation
• eclampsia
• paroxysm
• prostration
• throe
• brainstorm

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• relief
• arrest
• remission

2

as in blockade

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

after a siege of six weeks, the city of Vicksburg surrendered to General Grant and his Union forces

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of siege

Others prepared to defend themselves and hoarded supplies as if for a siege. — Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026

Soldiers used their expertise in strategy, logistics and siege techniques not only for warfare, but also for this vast entertainment industry. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

That first weekend of July was the start of a two-month-long siege of heavy rain, tornadoes and fierce winds which swept through the south suburbs as well as Lake and Porter counties in Indiana as numerous homes were damaged or destroyed. — Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

That the siege of Troy might have been handled a bit more successfully if the Greeks had a bazooka? — Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing siege

• lay siege to