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Besiege

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WordDefinition
circumventverb(transitive) to avoid or get around something; to bypass
beleaguerverbTo vex, harass, or beset.
surroundverb(transitive) To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
hem inverbTo surround and enclose in a way that restricts movement.

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WordDefinition
beleaguerverbTo vex, harass, or beset.
hem inverbTo surround and enclose in a way that restricts movement.
surroundverb(transitive) To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.
circumventverb(transitive) to avoid or get around something; to bypass
siegeverb(military) A prolonged military assault or a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition.
blockadeverb(transitive) To create a blockade against.
encloseverb(transitive) To surround with a wall, fence, etc.
encircleverb(transitive) To surround, form a circle around.
attackverb(transitive) To apply violent force to someone or something.
embargoverb(transitive) To impose an embargo on trading certain goods with another country.
curbverb(transitive) To check, restrain or control.
cordonverb(transitive) Synonym of cordon off.
stalkverb(transitive) To approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer.
siegedverb(transitive, uncommon) To assault or blockade a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition; to besiege.
belaynoun(climbing) The securing of a rope to a rock or other sturdy object.
besitnoun(transitive) To sit upon; occupy.
assiegenoun(obsolete) A siege.
lay siegeverb(intransitive) Chiefly followed by against or to: to engage in a siege; to besiege.
beleagureverbAlternative spelling of beleaguer. [To besiege; to surround with troops.]
besetverb(transitive, sometimes figurative) To attack or assail, especially from all sides.

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