Definition of Besiege
Besiege
be·siege
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(verb)
encircle or surround, as with the militarily;
e.g. The Syrian army besieged the rebel group in the northern border.
(verb)
to press or overwhelm with requests;
e.g. The only choice she had to save him was to besiege her father to act on her behalf.
(verb)
to cause worry or distress to;
e.g. Night after night, dark thoughts would besiege him.
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