Definition of Beleaguer
Beleaguer
be·leag·uer
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(verb)
To surround and attack a place or person, often repeatedly.
e.g. The enemy army beleaguered the city for months before it surrendered.
(verb)
in old usage, to surround a place with armed forces, i.e. to lay siege to the place;
e.g. The troops plan to beleaguer the city in the coming weeks.
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