Definitions

1. verb

to surround a place or building with an army in order to capture it, or to attack or harass someone persistently.

“The city was besieged by the enemy troops for several weeks.”

2. verb

to attack or harass someone persistently, often in a way that is annoying or frustrating.

“She has been besieged by paparazzi since her movie became a hit.”

3. noun

a state of being attacked or harassed persistently.

“The celebrity’s life has been a siege for years.”

4. noun

a prolonged and intense attack or harassment.

“The city endured a long siege during the war.”