BESIEGEMENT Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word besiegement. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BESIEGEMENT
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besiege | verbv | |||||||
verb • surround so as to force to give up • cause to feel distressed or worried • harass, as with questions or requests | ||||||||
blockade | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy • prevents access or progress verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • render unsuitable for passage • obstruct access to • impose a blockade on | ||||||||
encirclement | nounn | |||||||
noun • a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy | ||||||||
enclose | verbv | |||||||
verb • enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering • close in • surround completely • place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing | ||||||||
invest | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||||
verb • make an investment • give qualities or abilities to • furnish with power or authority; of kings or emperors • provide with power and authority • place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position | ||||||||
surround | verbv | |||||||
noun • the area in which something exists or lives verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • envelop completely • surround so as to force to give up • surround with a wall in order to fortify |