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be·siege Listen to audio/bɪˈsi:ʤ/ verb
be·sieg·es; be·sieged; be·sieg·ing
[+ obj] 1 : to surround a city, building, etc., with soldiers and try to take control of it
The army beseiged the castle.
2 : to gather around (someone) in a way that is aggressive, annoying, etc. — usually used as (be) besieged They were besieged by reporters while leaving the courthouse. politicians being besieged by the media
3 : to overwhelm (someone) with too many questions or requests for things
Customers have besieged the company with questions.usually used as (be) besieged Every day, her office is besieged [=bombarded] with letters/questions/complaints about the problem.

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