beleaguer

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemandem ständig oder wiederholt Schwierigkeiten, Probleme oder Unannehmlichkeiten zu bereiten; jemanden bedrängen, belästigen oder umzingeln.

A verb meaning to cause constant or repeated trouble, problems, or difficulties for someone; to besiege or harass.

1. To annoy persistentlyC2formal

   To cause constant trouble, worry, or annoyance to someone.

   Bedrängen

   • The reporter beleaguered the politician with difficult questions.
   • She felt beleaguered by the constant demands of her job.
   • The team was beleaguered by a series of technical failures.

   Synonymebadgerbotherharassharryhoundnagpesterplaguetormentvex

   Antonymecheercomfortconsoledelightplease

2. To surround and pressureC2formal

   To surround someone or something, especially in order to force them to surrender or give up.

   Belagern

   • The castle was beleaguered by enemy forces for months.
   • The city was beleaguered by a severe economic crisis.
   • He felt beleaguered by the overwhelming amount of paperwork.

   Synonymebesetbesiegeblockadeencircleharasssurround

   Antonymefreeliberatereleaserescue