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Siege

/siːd͡ʒ/ · noun

Meaning

Military action..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Military action.
  2. A seat.
  3. (obsolete) A place with a toilet seat: an outhouse; a lavatory.
  4. (transitive, uncommon) To assault or blockade a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition; to besiege.

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Synonyms for siege

bathroombesiegebesiegingbeleagueringmilitary blockade

Antonyms for siege

Related Words

besiegingbeleagueringmilitary blockadeblockadebesiegeenclosureencloselockinglock-upheadquartersencirclementconfinementplacesurroundseatseatingstrangleholdfencelockdetention

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does siege mean?

Siege means Military action..

What is a synonym for siege?

Common synonyms include bathroom, besiege, besieging, beleaguering.

What is the opposite of siege?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use siege in a sentence?

Use siege where its definition matches the intended context.

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