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BELEAGUERED

(verb, adj.)
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There are 4 meanings of the word Beleaguered.

Beleaguered - as a verb

Annoy persistently

Example: "The children teased the boy because of his stammer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
badger10bug6pester8tease5

Surround so as to force to give up

Example: "The turks besieged vienna"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
besiege10circumvent19hem insurround9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assail6attack12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Beleaguered - as an adjective

Besieged; surrounded by enemy troops.

Example: "A beleaguered stronghold"

Beset by trouble or difficulty.

Example: "A beleaguered ego"

Example Sentences

"The beleaguered town was finally rescued after weeks of being under siege."
"The beleaguered company struggled to stay afloat in the face of fierce competition."
"The beleaguered actress faced constant criticism from the media."
"The beleaguered employee felt overwhelmed with the never-ending workload."
"The beleaguered government tried to address the growing unrest among the citizens."
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Word Game Points

Is BELEAGUERED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, beleaguered is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BELEAGUERED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is BELEAGUERED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, beleaguered is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BELEAGUERED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is BELEAGUERED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, beleaguered is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BELEAGUERED has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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