rebesiege

/riːbɛˈsiːdʒ/

Definitions

1. verb

to lay siege to a place from which the besiegers can retreat easily.

“The rebels attempted to rebesiege the city, but the defenders were well-prepared.”

2. verb

to lay siege to a place in a way that allows the besiegers to retreat easily.

“The army rebesieged the castle, but the moat made it difficult to breach.”

Synonyms

  • besiege
  • encircle

Antonyms

  • retreat
  • withdraw