Beleaguerment — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /bi-ˈlē-gər/ be·lea·guer

Meaning & Definition of Beleaguerment

Beleaguerment (verb)

  1. besiege
  2. trouble, harass

Beleaguerment (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies

    "the devastating beleaguerment of Leningrad that lasted from September 1941 to January 1944"

    similar: blockade, investment, leaguer, siege
    related: counterblockade, containment, encirclement, encompassment, confinement, insulation, isolation, quarantine, seclusion, segregation, sequestration, incarceration, internment

Related Entry: Beleaguer (verb)

Beleaguer is a different word from Beleaguerment. The synonyms below are for beleaguer, not for beleaguerment.

  1. to surround (as a fortified place) with armed forces for the purpose of capturing or preventing commerce and communication

    "beleaguered the castle for months"

    similar: besiege, blockade, invest, leaguer (archaic), lay siege to
    related: barricade, block, cut off, dam, encircle, assail, assault, attack, beset, confine, insulate, isolate, quarantine
    near: emancipate, free, liberate, release, rescue

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Beleaguerment

The most common words with a similar meaning to Beleaguerment:

blockade, investment, leaguer, siege

Related Words for Beleaguerment

counterblockade, containment, encirclement, encompassment, confinement, insulation, isolation, quarantine, seclusion, segregation, sequestration, incarceration, internment

Word Forms of Beleaguerment

Inflections: beleaguered, beleaguering

Derived words: beleaguerment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Beleaguerment

Dutch belegeren, from be- (akin to Old English be-) + leger camp; akin to Old High German legar bed lair

First known use: 1587

Frequently Asked Questions about Beleaguerment

What does "Beleaguerment" mean?

"Beleaguerment" means besiege. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: besiege.

What is another word for "Beleaguerment"?

Other words for "Beleaguerment" include blockade, investment, leaguer and siege. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Beleaguerment" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Beleaguerment"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Beleaguerment". Common alternatives include blockade, investment, leaguer and siege.

How do you use "Beleaguerment" in a sentence?

Examples of "Beleaguerment" in a sentence: "the devastating beleaguerment of Leningrad that lasted from September 1941 to January 1944".

Is "Beleaguerment" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Beleaguerment" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Beleaguerment"?

"Beleaguerment" is pronounced /bi-ˈlē-gər/ and divided into syllables as be·lea·guer.

What is the origin of the word "Beleaguerment"?

"Beleaguerment" comes from Dutch belegeren, from be- (akin to Old English be-) + leger camp; akin to Old High German legar bed lair. First known use: 1587.

What is another word for "Beleaguerment" meaning "the cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies"?

When "Beleaguerment" (noun) means the cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies, synonyms include blockade, investment, leaguer and siege.