Besieged

/bɪˈsiːdʒd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to surround a place with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender.

The city was besieged for months, leading to widespread starvation among its inhabitants.

to overwhelm or harass with requests or questions.

After the announcement, the celebrity was besieged by fans wanting autographs.

to lay siege to; to beset.

They planned to besiege the castle as part of their military strategy.

to be surrounded by something in a way that is difficult to escape.

She felt besieged by the numerous tasks piling up on her desk.

Middle English besieged, from Old French 'besieger', from 'siege'

under siege

Being attacked or overwhelmed.

to besiege with questions

To overwhelm someone with inquiries.

siege

A military operation in which forces surround a place to compel its surrender.

assault

A sudden, intense military attack.

encircle

To form a circle around; to surround.

To be overwhelmed with requests or demands.

I'm totally besieged with work right now.

To be swarmed by people or issues.

After the announcement, he felt besieged by interview requests.