The army decided to besiege the city in order to capture it.
besiege with questions
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During the press conference, the reporters besieged the spokesperson with questions.
besiege someone's mind
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The constant worries besieged his mind, making it hard for him to focus.
Idiomatic Expressions for besiege
Phrase: besiege a city
Meaning: to surround a city with armed forces in order to capture it
Usage: The army besieged the enemy city for weeks before finally breaking through the defenses.