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besieger

/bɪˈsiːdʒɚ/
be · sieg · er
Plural:besiegers
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• noun

1

A person, army, or force that surrounds a fortified place with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender.

Example

"The ancient city's high stone walls successfully held back the besiegers for several months."

2

Someone who crowds around, overwhelms, or persistentlyBadgers a person with requests or questions.

Example

"After the championship match, the star athlete had to slip out a side exit to avoid the besiegers waiting for autographs."

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• Rhymes for besieger

• Nearby Words

beside
besides
besiege
besieger
besmirch
besotted
bespectacled

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as an agent noun from the verb 'besiege', which combines the prefix 'be-' (around) with Old French 'sege' (seat or blockade), ultimately from Latin 'sedere' (to sit).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Besieger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/besieger
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