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What (who) is BELEAGUERING - definition
Beleaguering
·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of Beleaguer.
beleaguered
1.
A beleaguered person, organization, or project is experiencing a lot of difficulties, opposition, or criticism. (FORMAL)
There have been seven coup attempts against the beleaguered government.
ADJ: usu ADJ n
2.
A beleaguered place or army is surrounded by its enemies. (FORMAL)
The rebels continue their push towards the beleaguered capital.
= besieged
ADJ
beleaguer
¦ verb [usu. as adjective beleaguered]
1. lay siege to.
2. put in a very difficult situation.
Origin
C16: from Du. belegeren 'camp round'.
