Vocabulary Entry

besieged

|verb • adjective

verb

To surround a place, especially a city, with armed forces to capture it or force surrender.

Example Sentences

"The army besieged the fortress for several months."

"They felt besieged by the constant questions from the media."

"The city was besieged during the war, making supplies scarce."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The besieged town was running out of food and water."

"He felt besieged by responsibilities at work."

"The besieged castle stood strong against the enemy forces."