beleaguering

• Das Belagern eines befestigten Ortes durch bewaffnete Kräfte; auch das hartnäckige Bedrängen oder die Schaffung einer unerträglichen Situation für jemanden.

The military tactic of surrounding a fortified place to isolate it and force surrender; the act of persistently harassing or surrounding someone or something.

1. The military action of surrounding a fortified place and isolating it while continuing to attack.C2formal

   A siege operation in which an armed force encircles a castle, fortress, city, or other defensive position, cutting off supplies, communications, and escape routes while applying continuous pressure through bombardment, assaults, and psychological warfare to compel capitulation.

   Militärische Belagerung und Isolierung einer befestigten Stellung unter fortwährenden Angriffen.

   • The beleaguering of the fortress lasted for six months before the garrison surrendered.
   • Napoleon's grand army excelled at the swift beleaguering of enemy strongholds.
   • The beleaguering of Leningrad during World War II resulted in immense civilian suffering.
   • Historical accounts describe the brutal beleaguering of the walled city by Mongol forces.
   • The commander ordered a complete beleaguering of the rebel outpost, severing all supply lines.

   Synonymeblockadeinvestmentsiege

2. The act of persistently harassing, pressing, or surrounding someone or something in a troublesome manner.C2formal

   A sustained and aggressive campaign of demands, complaints, criticism, or unwanted attention directed at an individual, group, or institution, creating a sense of being trapped or overwhelmed; used figuratively in political, journalistic, and social contexts.

   Anhaltende Belästigung, Bedrängung oder Belagerung

   • The beleaguering of the minister by reporters eventually forced him to resign.
   • She could no longer endure the constant beleaguering from her creditors.
   • The company faced a relentless beleaguering from consumer advocacy groups over its pricing policies.
   • His beleaguering of the witness during cross-examination drew a reprimand from the judge.
   • The beleaguering of the celebrity by paparazzi made her install high fences around the property.

   Synonymeannoyanceharassmentoppressionpersecutionpesteringtormentvexation

• 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