verb
beleaguer
Beleaguer (verb) means to surround a place with an army in order to attack it.
verb
1
To surround a place with an army in order to attack it.
2
To trouble or torment someone constantly.
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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 surround a place with an army in order to attack it.
What is another word for beleaguer?
Other words for "beleaguer" include bug, badger, besiege, circumvent, pester, surround.
What are the different meanings of beleaguer?
"beleaguer" has 2 main meanings: 1. To surround a place with an army in order to attack it; 2. To trouble or torment someone constantly.
