Besiege and Shield

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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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Shield is an antonym for besiege.

Nearby Words: besieging, besieger

Shield verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

Usage example: celebrities who are shielded by a cluster of bodyguards whenever they appear in public

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Besiege is an antonym for shield.

Nearby Words: shielded, shielding

besiege city

shield city

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