1. to surround with armed forces in order to capture or force surrender
Usage: military
2. to cause persistent trouble or harassment

Examples

• The enemy forces beleaguered the castle for months.
• The city was beleaguered by a lengthy siege.
• She felt beleaguered by constant phone calls from reporters.
• The company was beleaguered by financial problems.
• Critics beleaguered the politician with tough questions.
• The small town was beleaguered by a series of natural disasters.