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Siege

Definition

A siege is a military tactic in which a fortified place is surrounded and cut off by an opposing force, with the aim to conquer or force surrender.

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Noun - Military Siege:

During the medieval period, castles were often subjected to sieges that lasted for months.

Verb - Siege:

The rebels sieged the government building, trapping the officials inside.

Noun - Figurative Siege:

The company faced a siege of negative press due to their unethical business practices.

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