Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

beleaguerment

Noun
/bɪˈliːɡərmənt/
Definition
The state of being besieged or surrounded, often resulting in pressure or harassment.
Examples
  • After months of beleaguerment from the media, the celebrity decided to take a break from public appearances.
  • The beleaguerment of the small town by the natural disaster left its residents in a state of shock and despair.
Meaning
Belaguerment refers to a situation where someone is surrounded by difficulties or problems, creating a sense of being overwhelmed or trapped.
Synonyms
  • Siege
  • Harassment
  • Pressure
  • Besiegement