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Meanings of besiege in English

Portuguese
cercar
Catalan
assetjar

To beset or surround with armed forces, for the purpose of compelling to surrender.

        cercar
        Usage of besiege in English
        1
        Lesbos revolts from the Athenian confederacy; on this the Athenians besiege Mitylene.
        The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 / (From the Ris...
        2
        But the children continued to besiege the farmer, all talking at once.
        Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6
        3
        But what happens if Cassandra prophesies and the Greeks don't besiege Troy?
        The Guardian
        4
        Astolpho pursued his way to Albracca, which Agrican was about to besiege.
        Legends of Charlemagne
        5
        If they besiege us, I won't be able to communicate with you.
        The Fur Bringers: A Story of the Canadian Northwest
        6
        It remains unclear whether he has the numbers to besiege multiple government offices.
        Reuters
        7
        Bonifacius unsuccessfully opposes the Vandals in Africa; they besiege Hippo Regius.
        The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04
        8
        It rapidly gained strength, and prepared to besiege the emperor in his capital.
        France in the Nineteenth Century
        9
        It is unclear whether he has the numbers to besiege multiple government offices.
        Reuters
        10
        General Banks in Louisiana was at this time preparing to besiege Port Hudson.
        Abraham Lincoln
        11
        It was determined to besiege the place, and conquer it by regular approaches.
        The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. / From the Acc...
        12
        You could besiege it for a year and never take it.'
        Siege of heaven
        13
        It is rumoured that the Admiral intends to besiege the town.
        For The Admiral
        14
        We could then besiege the Wolfsberg, and in three days make an end.
        The Red Axe
        15
        He expects us to invade his land and besiege his city.
        Quest for honour
        16
        We'll bring the whole population of Lampadas to besiege the school.
        Mentats of Dune
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        Translations for besiege
        Portuguese
        cercarsitiar
        Catalan
        assetjar
        Besiege through the time
        Besiege across language varieties
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