Besieger - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A besieger is someone who surrounds a place, typically a city or fortress, with armed forces to capture it or force surrender. The term can also describe someone who persistently harasses or pressures others.
Definition:
One who surrounds a place with armed forces to force surrender.
Synonyms:
attacker, assailant, invader, aggressor
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
defender, protector
Common Collocations:
military besieger, city besieger, castle besieger
Derivatives:
besiege, besieging, besieged
Usage Tips:
Use "besieger" to describe someone laying siege; often military but can metaphorically describe persistent pressure.
Common Phrases:
lay siege to, under siege, break the siege
Etymology:
From Old French "beseeger," meaning to surround with armed forces; ultimately from Latin "sedere" (to sit).
Examples:
- 1. The besieger surrounded the castle for months.
- 2. The town resisted the relentless besieger bravely.
- 3. A skilled besieger knows patience is key in warfare.
- 4. The king ordered his troops to repel the besieger swiftly.