Besiege and Forfend

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Besiege verb - To surround (as a fortified place) with armed forces for the purpose of capturing or preventing commerce and communication.

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Forfend is an antonym for besiege.

Nearby Words: besieging, besieger

Forfend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

Usage example: a place of refuge where the settlers could forfend themselves from attack

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Besiege is an antonym for forfend.

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