Synonyms for besieged
be·sieged

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1. besiegedadjective

   surrounded by hostile forces

   "the besieged town"

   Antonyms:
   unenclosed

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1. List of paraphrases for "besieged":

   embattled, trapped, surrounded, beleaguered, sieged, enclosed, cordoned, siege, beset

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1. Benjamin Disraeli:

   It was not reason that besieged Troy; it was not reason that sent forth the Saracen from the desert to conquer the world; that inspired the crusades; that instituted the monastic orders; it was not reason that produced the Jesuits; above all, it was not reason that created the French Revolution. Man is only great when he acts from the passions; never irresistible but when he appeals to the imagination.

2. Walid Asad:

   We are besieged. Everyday life is difficult. But I will never forget the children who have become scapegoats, seeing their innocent faces torn by rocket fragments in this war, the United States and international community must carry out their humanitarian duty and prevent the regime and its allies from letting this happen again.

3. Mohamad Sheikho:

   We cannot move, I tell you. It is besieged, the humanitarian situation is extremely bad.

4. Vincent Price:

   I don't play monsters. I play men besieged by fate and out for revenge.

5. Dan Ciporin:

   You can't help but feel at some level besieged, if you're an immigrant -- and it has increased the need for something like this, i don't think there has been a single board meeting where that hasn't been addressed in some way. ... It is not only important, it is critical.