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siege

noun

/siːdʒ/

Meaning

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.

The castle fell after a long siege.

lay siege to

blockade, encirclement, assault, attack, investment

retreat, withdrawal, truce

under siege, lay siege, siege warfare, prolonged siege

A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.

the ability to say or do the right thing without offending others

An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; variation.

pleased and satisfied; the things that are contained in something; subject matter of a text

active hostility or opposition

a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle