beleaguer
be
bi
lea
ˈli
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guer
gɜr
gēr
British pronunciation
/bɪlˈiːɡɐ/

Definição e significado de "beleaguer"em inglês

to beleaguer
01

incomodar, importunar

to trouble or harass someone repeatedly over time
Transitive: to beleaguer sb
to beleaguer definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The celebrity was beleaguered by relentless paparazzi.
A celebridade foi assediada por paparazzi implacáveis.
She felt beleaguered by endless emails and urgent requests.
Ela se sentia sitiada por e-mails intermináveis e pedidos urgentes.
02

assédiar, cercar

to surround a place or person with armed forces to compel surrender
Transitive: to beleaguer a place
example
Exemplos
The enemy army beleaguered the fortress for months without success.
O exército inimigo sitiou a fortaleza por meses sem sucesso.
Pirates beleaguered the coastal town, cutting off all trade routes.
Os piratas cercaram a cidade costeira, cortando todas as rotas comerciais.
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