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besieged

The correct spelling is besieged.

How to pronounce besieged

verb

IPA: /bəˈsiːd͡ʒd/

Say it like: Bes-eej-ed

The correct spelling is besieged. To beset or surround with armed forces for the purpose of compelling to surrender, to lay siege to, beleaguer.

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Definition

verb

  1. 1.To beset or surround with armed forces for the purpose of compelling to surrender, to lay siege to, beleaguer.
  2. 2.To beleaguer, to vex, to lay siege to, to beset.
  3. 3.To assail or ply, as with requests or demands.

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