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beleaguer

[ bih-lee-ger ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to surround with military forces.
  2. to surround or beset, as with troubles.

    Synonyms: , , , , , , ,



beleaguer

/ ɪˈːɡə /

verb

  1. to trouble persistently; harass
  2. to lay siege to
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Word History and Origins

Origin of beleaguer1

First recorded in 1580–90; be- + leaguer 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of beleaguer1

C16: from be- + leaguer 1
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This week, after months of speeches and promises from public officials, two bills meant to boost the beleaguered business cleared their first legislative hurdles.

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Bill Owens, the beleaguered executive producer of “60 Minutes,” resigned Tuesday.

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Half-time came as welcome respite for the beleaguered Warriors, but Leinster kept their foot on the throat, Ringrose bursting through the midfield to score.

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Based on the 2011 video game, the film has delivered a welcome hit for Warner Bros., giving the beleaguered studio the largest domestic opening of the year.

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The director of “A Beautiful Mind” — a former child star — was playing himself in Apple TV+’s Hollywood comedy, created by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, about a beleaguered executive portrayed by Rogen.

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