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besiegement

/ˈbɛsɪdʒmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does besiegement mean?

noun

The state of being besieged; a prolonged attack or siege on a place or person. A state of being surrounded or attacked from all sides.

Example

"The city was under siege, and the people were in a state of besiegement."

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