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besieging

/ˈbɛsɪdʒɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does besieging mean?

verb

To surround a place, especially a fortified place, with armed forces in order to capture it, or to attack someone or something repeatedly and persistently.

Example

"The city was besieging by the enemy army for weeks."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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