besiege – surround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender

(Pronounced bih-seej)

To remember the definition of the word besiege, use the following mnemonic:

Before a siege (besiege), you must surround the castle with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender. 

Examples of besiege in a sentence

Their plan to besiege the fort failed when most of the army deserted them. 

Paparazzi besieged their house. 

They had enough supplies to besiege the palace for years if they had to.