siege

Phonetic Respelling: [ seej ]

Definition:

n. the cutting off of an area by military means to stop the flow of people or supplies

Sentence:

The town is under siege.

More example sentences:

The town is under siege.

Hear it

Where did Joan take the King after the siege of Orleans?

Hear it

According to Isaac's "Mathematical Magick" book, who is the ancient Greek that invented the best siege weapons?

Hear it

How long did the siege on Boonesborough last?

Hear it

Who became very sick during the siege and why?

Hear it

Synonyms:

blockade; isolation; seclusion

Antonyms:

freedom; rescue

Siege rhymes:

• One Syllable Rhymes
  • brege
  • ege
  • feige
  • freije
  • hege
  • lege
  • liege
  • riege
  • seige
  • steege
  • stege
  • strege
  • wege
• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • bemerhige