besieging (Meaning)

Wordnet

besieging (n)

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

Webster

besieging (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Besiege

Webster

besieging (a.)

That besieges; laying siege to.

besieging Sentence Examples

  1. The relentless enemy besieged the castle, cutting off all routes of escape and supply.
  2. The city was under siege, its walls being constantly bombarded by enemy artillery.
  3. The defenders of the fortress held out valiantly, despite being besieged by a superior force.
  4. The protestors besieged the government building, demanding immediate action on their grievances.
  5. The paparazzi besieged the celebrity's car, clamoring for autographs and photos.
  6. The students besieged the professor's office, eager to ask questions about the upcoming exam.
  7. The social media platform was besieged by trolls, who relentlessly posted offensive and hateful comments.
  8. The town was besieged by tourists during the annual festival, its streets thronged with visitors.
  9. The family home was besieged by reporters, who were desperate for a glimpse of the grieving widow.
  10. The besieged community faced food shortages and lack of medical supplies, as the conflict escalated around them.

FAQs About the word besieging

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attackof Besiege, That besieges; laying siege to.

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releasing, liberating, rescuing,releasing, liberating, rescuing, freeing, freeing, emancipating,emancipating

The relentless enemy besieged the castle, cutting off all routes of escape and supply.

The city was under siege, its walls being constantly bombarded by enemy artillery.

The defenders of the fortress held out valiantly, despite being besieged by a superior force.

The protestors besieged the government building, demanding immediate action on their grievances.