beleaguer — to harass or persistently trouble someone; to surround with military forces in order to capture
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to harass or persistently trouble someone; to surround with military forces in order to capture
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈliːɡər/
Korean meaning: 괴롭히다, 포위하다
Korean pronunciation: 빌**리**거
Example Sentences
- The poor student was beleaguered by homework from five different teachers.
- The beleaguered CEO faced another round of angry shareholders.
- My phone has been beleaguering me with notifications all morning.
beleaguer
VERB//bɪˈliːɡər//
to harass or persistently trouble someone; to surround with military forces in order to capture
Demanding colleagues beleaguer the overwhelmed office worker with constant requests
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Though beleaguered with meager supplies, eager allies charge forward!
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Origin
From Dutch 'belegeren,' meaning to besiege or surround. The word combines the Dutch prefix 'be-' (to cause) with 'leger' (camp), originally referring to surrounding a fortified position with military forces.
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“The poor student was beleaguered by homework from five different teachers.”
“The beleaguered CEO faced another round of angry shareholders.”
“My phone has been beleaguering me with notifications all morning.”
“The medieval castle was beleaguered for months before it finally fell.”
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