Vocabulary Spotlight
Besiege
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: घेर लेना या दबाव डालना (Gher lena ya dabav dalna) – To surround a place with armed forces; also, to overwhelm someone with requests or pressure.
Pronunciation
[bih-seej]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Overwhelm – भारी पड़ना (bhaari padna)
Related Words
Surround – चारों ओर घेरना (charon or gherna)
Word Origin
“Besiege” Middle English aur Old French ke “besieger” se aaya hai, jo kisi jagah ko ghair kar uspar hamla karne ka arth deta hai.
– “Besiege” originates from Middle English and Old French “besieger,” meaning to surround and attack.
Word Family
Verb: Besieging – घेरना (gherna)
Noun: Siege – घेरा (ghera)
Usage Examples
1. City par enemies ne besiege kar diya.
– The enemies besieged the city.
2. Media ne politician ko besiege kar diya questions ke saath.
– The media besieged the politician with questions.
Cultural Note
India mein besiege ka use political ya military contexts mein hota hai, jisme kisi place ya vyakti ko pressure mein daala jata hai.
In Context
“Besiege” ka use jab hota hai jab kisi par heavy demands ya physical ghiraav ki situation ho, jaise ki media interviews mein ya war zones mein.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Besiege” ka kya matlab hai?
“Besiege” shabd ka origin kya hai?