Dictionary Check: besiege

"besiege" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 12 points

Definition

verb

surround so as to force to give up

Example: "The Turks besieged Vienna"
verb

cause to feel distressed or worried

Example: "She was besieged by so many problems that she got discouraged"
verb

harass, as with questions or requests

Example: "The press photographers besieged the movie star"

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