beleaguering

Meanings

Noun

• the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

Verb

• annoy persistently
• surround so as to force to give up
• present participle and gerund of beleaguer

Synonyms

badger, beleaguer, besiege, besieging, bug, circumvent, hem in, military blockade, pester, siege, surround, tease