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be·siege
 besiege
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- pronunciation:
- bih
sij
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
besieges, besieging, besieged |
| definition 1: |
to surround with soldiers in order to attack or capture.
The army besieged the city.- similar words:
- attack, blockade, circle, encircle, encompass, hem, ring, surround
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| definition 2: |
to surround or attack from all sides with questions or doubts.
Fears besieged him when he stood up to give his speech.- synonyms:
- beset
- similar words:
- attack, buttonhole, circle, encircle, encompass, harass, hound, plague, ring, surround
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| related words: |
assault, storm |
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| derivations: |
besiegingly (adv.), besiegement (n.), besieger (n.) |
The word besiege
contains the following part:
be-
Old English
prefix
that means to cover or surround with; to act on or change another.
  More about this word part:
The prefix be-
forms verbs from nouns and verbs.
Example words:
befall, befriend, behold, belong, beset, besiege, bestow, betray, beware, bewilder, bewitch
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