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besiege
(b/I/'s/i//dZ/ )

verb (v)

  • surround so as to force to give up(verb.competition)
    Example:
    The Turks besieged Vienna.
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to feel distressed or worried(verb.emotion)
    Example:
    She was besieged by so many problems that she got discouraged.
    source: wordnet30
  • harass, as with questions or requests(verb.communication)
    Example:
    The press photographers besieged the movie star.
    source: wordnet30
  • To beset or surround with armed forces, for the purpose of compelling to surrender; to lay siege to; to beleaguer; to beset.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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