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Beleaguer

/bɪˈliː.ɡə/ · verb

Meaning

To besiege; to surround with troops..

Definitions by Sense

  1. To besiege; to surround with troops.
  2. To vex, harass, or beset.
  3. To exhaust.

Example Sentences

I have read in some old marvellous tale, / Some legend strange and vague, / That a midnight host of spectres pale / Beleaguered the walls of Prague. // Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, / With the wan moon overhead, / There stood, as in an awful dream, / The army of the dead.

Synonyms for beleaguer

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Antonyms for beleaguer

Related Words

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does beleaguer mean?

Beleaguer means To besiege; to surround with troops..

What is a synonym for beleaguer?

Common synonyms include beset, belay, encircle, invest.

What is the opposite of beleaguer?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use beleaguer in a sentence?

I have read in some old marvellous tale, / Some legend strange and vague, / That a midnight host of spectres pale / Beleaguered the walls of Prague. // Beside the Moldau's rushing stream, / With the wan moon overhead, / There stood, as in an awful dream, / The army of the dead.

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