What is the meaning of besiege?

verb

  • Surround so as to force to give up.
    • usage: "The Turks besieged Vienna"
  • Cause to feel distressed or worried.
    • usage: "She was besieged by so many problems that she got discouraged"
  • Harass, as with questions or requests.
    • usage: "The press photographers besieged the movie star"
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