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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.

besieger

/bɪˈsiːdʒər/ /bɪˈsiːdʒə/

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.

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