belegeren

Definitions of belegeren
  1. verb
    surround so as to force to give up
    synonyms: belagen, bestoken, bestormen
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    type of:
    aanranden, aanvallen, attaqueren, storten
    launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
  2. verb
    assail or attack on all sides: "The zebra was beset by leopards"
    synonyms: belagen, bestoken, bestormen
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    type of:
    aanvallen, attaqueren, storten
    attack someone physically or emotionally
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