ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Siege

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /siːd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Siege is a noun meaning Military action.

Meaning

Military action.

More Meanings

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

Word Forms

Synonyms for siege

Depending on context, synonyms include bathroom, besiege, besieging, beleaguering.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include besieging, beleaguering, blockade, besiege, enclosure, enclose.

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