beleaguer

[US]/bɪˈliːɡər/
[UK]/biˈliːɡər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vto surround and attack a place or person, especially for a long time.; to harass or annoy someone persistently.
Word Forms
Past Participlebeleaguered
Past Tensebeleaguered
Third Person Singularbeleaguers
Present Participlebeleaguering

Phrases & Collocations

beleaguered by critics

beleaguering the enemy

beleaguered troops

beleaguering defenses

the beleaguered company

beleaguering questions

Example Sentences

the team was beleaguered by injuries throughout the season.

residents felt beleaguered by the constant noise from construction.

she was beleaguered by self-doubt before the big presentation.

the company was beleaguered by financial troubles last year.

he felt beleaguered by the demands of his new job.

the beleaguered city struggled to recover after the disaster.

students often feel beleaguered by academic pressures.

the beleaguered politician faced criticism from all sides.

she was beleaguered by her responsibilities at home and work.

the beleaguered team managed to pull off a surprising victory.

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