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beleaguer

Pronunciation: /bɪˈliːgə/
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Definition of beleaguer

verb

[with object] (usually as adjective beleaguered)
  • lay siege to:he led a relief force to the aid of the beleaguered city
  • put in a very difficult situation:the board is supporting the beleaguered director

Origin:

late 16th century: from Dutch belegeren 'camp round', from be- '(all) about' + leger 'a camp'

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