The press besieged the minister with questions.
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Besieged
/bəˈsiːd͡ʒd/
Synonyms for "besieged" (39 found)
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9 entriesbesieged citybesieged fortresscriticismsinquiriesinvestlay siege tomedia attentionpersistent questioningrequests
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9 entriesbe besieged bybesiege a fortressbesieged capitalbesieged citybesieged fortressbesieged populationbesieged regionbesieging armylay siege to
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The office was besieged by anxious inquiries.
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The army besieged the castle for many days.
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He was besieged by callers.
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