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

1. causing persistent trouble or distress

Examples

• The army spent months beleaguering the fortress.
• Beleaguering financial problems forced the company to close.
• The beleaguering questions from reporters made him uncomfortable.
• She felt overwhelmed by the beleaguering demands of her job.
• The city withstood the beleaguering forces for six months.
• His beleaguering health issues prevented him from traveling.