beleaguer (Meaning)

Wordnet

beleaguer (v)

annoy persistently

surround so as to force to give up

Webster

beleaguer (v. t.)

To surround with an army so as to preclude escape; to besiege; to blockade.

beleaguer Sentence Examples

  1. The town was beleaguered by relentless floods, threatening to submerge homes and businesses.
  2. The besieged fortress was beleaguered by enemy forces, facing imminent defeat.
  3. The beleaguered patient endured numerous health complications, leaving their loved ones distraught.
  4. The politician was beleaguered by scandals, tarnishing their reputation and jeopardizing their career.
  5. The company faced severe financial setbacks, leaving it beleaguered and on the brink of bankruptcy.
  6. The city was beleaguered by traffic congestion, creating endless delays for commuters.
  7. The weary traveler was beleaguered by rain and wind, hindering their progress.
  8. The beleaguered student struggled to keep up with the demanding coursework, feeling overwhelmed and discouraged.
  9. The beleaguered animal sought refuge from the harsh conditions, its body weakened by malnutrition.
  10. The beleaguered family endured countless hardships, their spirits tested to the limit.

FAQs About the word beleaguer

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The town was beleaguered by relentless floods, threatening to submerge homes and businesses.

The besieged fortress was beleaguered by enemy forces, facing imminent defeat.

The beleaguered patient endured numerous health complications, leaving their loved ones distraught.

The politician was beleaguered by scandals, tarnishing their reputation and jeopardizing their career.