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BELEAGUERED: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BELEAGUERED?

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Beleaguered as an Adjective
Definitions of "Beleaguered" as an adjective
Synonyms of "Beleaguered" as an adjective (14 Words)
Usage Examples of "Beleaguered" as an adjective

The synonyms of “Beleaguered” are: hard-pressed, troubled, in difficulties, under pressure, under stress, with one's back to the wall, in a tight corner, in a tight spot, besieged, under siege, blockaded, surrounded, encircled, under attack

Beleaguered as an Adjective

Definitions of "Beleaguered" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “beleaguered” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

In a very difficult situation.
(of a place) surrounded by armed forces aiming to capture it or force surrender; besieged.

Synonyms of "Beleaguered" as an adjective (14 Words)

besieged	Surrounded by hostile forces. The besieged* town.*
blockaded	Preventing entry or exit or a course of action. The blockaded* harbor.*
encircled	Confined on all sides. The encircled* pioneers.*
hard-pressed	Facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty.
in a tight corner	Currently fashionable.
in a tight spot	Currently fashionable.
in difficulties	Currently fashionable.
surrounded	Confined on all sides. A camp surrounded* by enemies.*
troubled	Characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need. A troubled* expression.*
under attack	Lower in rank, power, or authority.
under pressure	Lower in rank, power, or authority.
under siege	Located below or beneath something else.
under stress	Located below or beneath something else.
with one's back to the wall	Related to or located at the back.