Synonyms for besiege


Grammar : Verb
Spell : bih-seej
Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈsidʒ

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Définition of besiege

Origin :
  • c.1300, from be- + siege. Related: Besieged; besieging.
  • verb surround; assault
  • verb bother
Example sentences :
  • Antony of Bourbon headed an army of the Catholics to besiege the city.
  • Extract from : « Henry IV, Makers of History » by John S. C. Abbott
  • So it was with Montgomery, for he was enabled to besiege the fort in both ways.
  • Extract from : « Canada: the Empire of the North » by Agnes C. Laut
  • With what passion, what entreaties, what tears did she besiege the throne!
  • Extract from : « A Handful of Stars » by Frank W. Boreham
  • I first besiege their hearts with flattery, and then pour in my proposals at the breach.
  • Extract from : « The Vicar of Wakefield » by Oliver Goldsmith
  • Notwithstanding the strength of the fortress, William resolved to besiege it.
  • Extract from : « The Huguenots in France » by Samuel Smiles.
  • But,” observed Natty, “suppose they besiege us, what are we to do for water?
  • Extract from : « In the Wilds of Africa » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • But the children continued to besiege the farmer, all talking at once.
  • Extract from : « Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6 » by Charles H. Sylvester
  • Do you think that there is any chance at all of the Spaniards taking the place, if they do besiege us?
  • Extract from : « Held Fast For England » by G. A. Henty
  • Winter will be upon us before we are ready to besiege the fort.
  • Extract from : « From Farm House to the White House » by William M. Thayer
  • That is the creed of all those yonder, who sit in the camp and besiege this city.
  • Extract from : « The Lost Continent » by C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne

Antonyms for besiege

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