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

The White House has in recent days also pressured Israel’s leader to condemn Israeli settlers’ siege of Palestinians in the West Bank, which soldiers stand accused of abetting. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026

The United States — Israel’s closest ally — has condemned the ongoing siege in Qusra, now in its tenth day. — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Michael Winterbottom’s film was shot only a year after the city’s siege ended. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

The story of cult leader David Koresh and the Branch Davidians has been documented many times, but to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 51-day siege on their compound, Tiller Russell offered an unusually immersive account of the story. — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing siege

• lay siege to