Beleaguered
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪˈliːɡəd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Beleaguered is an adjective meaning Besieged; surrounded by enemy troops.
Meaning
Besieged; surrounded by enemy troops.
More Meanings
- (figurative) Beset by trouble or difficulty.
- simple past and past participle of beleaguer
Example Sentences
a beleaguered ego
a beleaguered town
a beleaguered identity
a beleaguered stronghold
Antonyms for beleaguered
Common opposites include unbeleaguered.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include besiege, tease, surround, circumvent, harass, pester.
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