Definition of
beleaguer has definitions from the field of military
1
[ verb ] annoy persistently

Synonyms

badger tease pester bug harass

Examples

"The children teased the boy because of his stammer"

Related terms

torment pest tease

2
[ verb ] (military) surround so as to force to give up

Synonyms

besiege surround hem_in circumvent

Examples

"The Turks besieged Vienna"

Related terms

attack blockade ebb besieger

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Rhymes with

eager seeger meager overeager

Phonetic and Homophones

B IH0 L IY1 G ER0

Similar Spelling

beleaguering bellyacher

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