siege

Meanings

• Noun

  An act of laying siege, or investing a place with the intention of capturing it.

  - "The castle was under siege for weeks."
  - "The enemy launched a surprise siege on the city."

• Noun

  A state of prolonged attack or blockade.

  - "The siege of Leningrad lasted nearly three years."
  - "The siege of Sarajevo ended in 1996."

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Pronunciation

1. /siːdʒ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

besiege

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with siege
pieges , preaches , teases

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Variants

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laid siege to , lay siege to , laying siege to , lays siege to , siege , sieges , sieged , sieging , sedge , sedges , sedgier , sedgiest , sedgy , siege mentality , Siege Perilous , under siege

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Etymology

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From Old French 'sieger' meaning 'to sit, occupy' or 'to besiege'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded siege lasted over 14 years, from 1641 to 1655, during the Thirty Years' War in Europe.

2. The term 'siege mentality' refers to the psychological state of being under prolonged attack or pressure, which can lead to increased focus and determination.

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Related Concepts

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1. Besiegement: The act of laying siege or investing a place.

2. Siege engine: A large military engine used in sieges, such as a trebuchet or a battering ram.

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Culture

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Sieges have been a significant part of military history, often involving long periods of planning, preparation, and endurance. They have been depicted in literature, art, and film, including works such as 'The Iliad', 'The Siege of Babylon', and 'Bridge on the River Kwai'.

How to Memorize "siege"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large army encamped around a fortified city, preparing to attack.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'siege' as meaning 'sitting on' or 'occupying', which can help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'SIT' to remember the meaning: Siege - 'S'it 'I'n 'T'he way of an enemy.

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