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beleaguering
UK
/bɪˈliːɡərɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈliɡɚɪŋ/
Translations
beleaguerings
pl
UK
/bɪˈliːɡərɪŋ/
US
/bəˈliɡərɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a common noun; denotes the act of besieging or persistent harassment.
The beleaguering of the fortress continued through the harsh winter.
Le siège de la forteresse a continué pendant tout le rude hiver.
Years of financial beleaguering left the company on the brink of collapse.
Des années de harcèlement financier ont laissé l’entreprise au bord de l’effondrement.
more beleaguering
Comp.
most beleaguering
Super.
UK
/bɪˈliːɡərɪŋ/
US
/bɪˈliɡərɪŋ/
The beleaguering noise from the construction site made it difficult for her to concentrate on her work.
Le bruit harcelant du chantier l’empêchait de se concentrer sur son travail.
Additional translations
beleaguering
Gerund
beleaguered
Past Simple
beleaguered
Past Participle
beleaguering
Gerund
UK
/bɪˈliːɡə/
US
/bɪˈliɡɚ/
The army was sent to beleaguer the city, cutting off all supply routes.
L'armée a été envoyée pour assiéger la ville, coupant toutes les voies d'approvisionnement.
The small business was beleaguered by financial difficulties and regulatory challenges.
La petite entreprise était harcelée par des difficultés financières et des contraintes réglementaires.
Additional translations
beleaguering
Used attributively/predicatively in form 'beleaguering'
The beleaguering forces tightened their grip around the fortress.
Les forces assiégeantes ont resserré leur emprise autour de la forteresse.
Additional translations
Definitions
The beleaguering of the fortress continued through the harsh winter.
Years of financial beleaguering left the company on the brink of collapse.
The beleaguering noise from the construction site made it difficult for her to concentrate on her work.
The beleaguering army blocked every road leading into the city.
The army was sent to beleaguer the city, cutting off all supply routes.
The small business was beleaguered by financial difficulties and regulatory challenges.
The beleaguering forces tightened their grip around the fortress.