siege

Definition

  • noun: a situation in which soldiers or police officers surround a city, building, etc., in order to try to take control of it
  • noun: a seat of distinction
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: throne, seat, rank

Examples

  • The newspaper has been 'under siege' lately by its readers for printing a false story.

  • Angry taxpayers 'laid siege to' city hall with letters and phone calls.

  • Living in a high-crime area can create a 'siege mentality'.

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