beleaguer
/bɪˈliːɡər/
verb
- To surround with military forces; to besiege.
- For months, the enemy troops beleaguered the city, refusing to let anyone leave.
- The army moved to beleaguer the fortress, cutting off all supply routes.
- The castle was beleaguered by knights who demanded the king's surrender.
- To cause constant trouble or worry; to harass or pester.
- The teacher felt beleaguered by the endless paperwork and disruptive students.
- Small businesses are often beleaguered by complex regulations and high taxes.
- Reporters beleaguered the celebrity with questions about the scandal.
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