Beleaguer

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /bɪˈliː.É¡É™/, /bəˈliː.É¡É™/
• US IPA: /bɪˈli.É¡Éš/
• Rhymes: -iːɡə(r)

Origin

From Dutch belegeren, equivalent to English - + lair.

Full definition of beleaguer

Verb

1. To besiege; to surround with troops.
2. To vex, harass, or beset.

Derived terms

• beleaguerment
• beleaguership