Beleaguer Definition & Meaning

beleaguer
verb
  1. annoy persistently; "The children teased the boy because of his stammer"
  2. surround so as to force to give up; "The Turks besieged Vienna"

"Beleaguer" in song lyrics

See how beleaguer is used in real songs:

  • "Shadows scares, lone will beleaguer"
    Lone Ninja — Nightmare

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