verb
beleaguer
Beleaguer (verb) means to besiege; to surround with troops.
verb
1
To besiege; to surround with troops.
2
To vex, harass, or beset.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch belegeren and/or Middle Low German belēgeren; equivalent to be- + lair. Compare also German belagern, Danish belejre. The English spelling was perhaps influenced by unrelated league.
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What is the meaning of beleaguer?
"beleaguer" (verb) means to besiege; to surround with troops.
What are the different meanings of beleaguer?
"beleaguer" has 2 main meanings: 1. To besiege; to surround with troops; 2. To vex, harass, or beset.