laid siege to
phrase
as in besieged
to surround (as a fortified place) with armed forces for the purpose of capturing or preventing commerce and communication The military is preparing to lay siege to the city. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- besieged
- attacked
- leaguered
- encircled
- blockaded
- assaulted
- invested
- beleaguered
- cut off
- blocked
- assailed
- barricaded
- isolated
- dammed
- confined
- insulated
- beset
- quarantined
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- released
- rescued
- liberated
- freed
- emancipated