Definition of Beleaguer
Beleaguer
be·lea·guer
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(verb)
to cause difficulties or problems for someone, to be a source of trouble and persistent annoyance;
e.g. These problems beleaguer everyone who tries to do this task.
(verb)
in old usage, to surround a place with armed forces, i.e. to lay siege to the place;
e.g. The troops plan to beleaguer the city in the coming weeks.
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