Thesaurus: besieging

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Besiege
2. a. That besieges; laying siege to.
3. n. the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
4. That besieges; laying siege to. -- Be*sie"ging*ly, adv.
5. That besieges; laying siege to.-- Be*sie"ging*ly, adv.
6. n the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack v surround so as to force to give up v cause to feel distressed or worried v harass, as with questions or requests