besieging Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
   siege; military blockade; beleaguering.
   
2. verb surround so as to force to give up
   beleaguer; circumvent; hem in; surround; besiege.
   
   • The Turks besieged Vienna
3. verb cause to feel distressed or worried
   besiege.
   
   • She was besieged by so many problems that she got discouraged
4. verb harass, as with questions or requests
   besiege.
   
   • The press photographers besieged the movie star

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