Definition

A person who surrounds a place, such as a city or fortress, in order to capture it or force its surrender.

Example

The besieger set up camp outside the city walls, preparing for a long siege.

Conversation

Did you hear about the movie where the besieger attacks the castle?

Yeah, it sounds pretty intense!

I can't believe how they portrayed the besieger as such a clever strategist.

I know, right? It adds so much depth to the story.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Besieger → It is formed from "be-" (meaning about or around) and "siege" (from Old French *sege*, meaning to sit or to besiege). The word "besieger" refers to someone who surrounds or lays siege to a place, typically in a military context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'surrounding' ('be-') a place to 'sit' ('siege') and take control — that's what a besieger does.

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