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besiege

verb

/bɪˈsiːdʒ/

Meaning

to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention

The city was besieged by enemy troops.

besieged with questions

attack, surround, blockade, encircle

liberate, free

besiege a city, besieged by fans, besieged with requests

Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repe...

To make something not valid or legally acceptable.

To work extremely hard and continuously, often with difficulty.

To feel or express discontent or to long for something.

to place something in a particular position or condition

to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely