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be·lea·guered
 beleaguered
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- pronunciation:
- bih
li
g
 rd
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adjective |
| definition: |
beseiged by troubles or repeated harassment.
Freezing temperatures added to the troubles of the beleaguered city, still under constant bombardment from the enemy.The beleaguered mayor, plagued by scandal and accusations of corruption, was forced to resign. |
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