Siege
Pronunciation: /ˈsiːdʒ/
Siege (noun)
- a military operation where forces surround a place to capture it.
- a long period of difficulty or pressure on someone or something.
Examples
- The castle endured a long siege before surrendering.
- During the siege, supplies were scarce and morale was low.
Common collocations: lay siege, endure a siege, siege warfare, under siege, siege mentality