besiege – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
besiege
v.
surround, encompass, lay siege to, beleaguer
Siege
A
siege is a
military blockade of a city or
fortress with the intent of conquering by
attrition or assault. The term derives from
sedere,
Latin for "to sit". Siege warfare is a form of constant, low-intensity conflict characterized by one party holding a strong, static defensive position. Consequently, an opportunity for
negotiation between combatants is not uncommon, as proximity and fluctuating advantage can encourage diplomacy.
besiege
Verb
1. surround so as to force to give up; "The Turks besieged Vienna"
(synonym) beleaguer, surround, hem in, circumvent
(hypernym) attack, assail
(hyponym) blockade, seal off
(derivation) besieger
2. cause to feel distressed or worried; "She was besieged by so many problems that she got discouraged"
(hypernym) distress
3. harass, as with questions or requests; "The press photographers besieged the movie star"
(hypernym) importune, insist
besiegen
v.
vanquish, win, defeat, overcome, beat
besiege
v.
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