Synonyms of siege

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siege

noun

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• arrest
• relief
• remission

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

Phrases Containing siege

• lay siege to

• lay siege to