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Belaguering

Definition:

Belaguering refers to the act of surrounding or besieging a place, such as a city or a fortress, with the intention of either capturing it or isolating it from the outside world. It can also be used figuratively to describe situations where someone feels overwhelmed or trapped.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The belaguering of the city lasted for months before the opposing army finally broke through the defenses.
2. The journalist was determined to capture the reality of life during the belaguering of the war-torn town.

Verb:

1. The army began to belaguer the castle, setting up blockades and cutting off supply lines.
2. The constant phone calls and messages were belaguering her, making it impossible to focus on her work.

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