Vocabulary Spotlight
Beleaguer
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: परेशान करना या घेर लेना (Pareshan karna ya gher lena) – To surround or beset with difficulties, or to cause persistent trouble.
Pronunciation
[bi-lee-ger]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Besiege – घेरना (gher na)
Related Words
Pressure – दबाव बनाना (dabaav banana)
Word Origin
“Beleaguer” Dutch word “belegeren” se aaya hai, jo kisi ko surround ya continuously trouble karna darshata hai.
– “Beleaguer” is derived from the Dutch word “belegeren,” meaning to besiege or cause constant trouble.
Word Family
Noun: Beleaguerment – परेशानी (pareshani)
Adjective: Beleaguered – परेशान किया हुआ (pareshan kiya hua)
Usage Examples
1. Wo apne kaam mein beleaguered tha kyunki boss usse pressure bana raha tha.
– He was beleaguered with work as his boss kept pressuring him.
2. Uska school assignments aur family issues se beleaguered ho gaya tha.
– He was beleaguered by school assignments and family issues.
Cultural Note
India mein aksar logon ko beleaguered mehsoos hota hai, especially jab unhe kaafi zyada professional aur personal responsibilities ka pressure hota hai.
In Context
“Beleaguer” ka use tab hota hai jab kisi ko difficult situations ya logon ke through constantly harass ya surround kiya jaye.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Beleaguer” ka kya matlab hai?
“Beleaguer” shabd ka origin kya hai?