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beleaguer in Marathi मराठी

beleaguer in English

  • beleaguer
    beleaguer, transitive verb.
    1. to surround with troops; besiege.
    Ex. British troops under Cornwallis were beleaguered at Yorktown by patriot forces.
    2. (Figurative.) to surround; beset.
    Ex. The President is beleaguered by problems

  • beleaguer
    noun beleaguerer.

  • beleaguer
    noun beleaguerment.

Beleaguer

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

/bɪˈliːɡər/

Definitions

  1. To besiege or surround with difficulties or obstacles.
  2. To harass or trouble persistently.

Usage Examples

  • "The city was beleaguered by enemy forces for months."
  • "He felt beleaguered by his numerous responsibilities at work."

Etymology

Derived from Middle Dutch "belegeren" meaning "to camp or lay siege to," the term "beleaguer" entered English in the late 16th century. It was originally used in a military sense to describe the act of surrounding a city with military forces to force a surrender. Over time, the term broadened to include the more figurative meaning of being surrounded by difficulties or troubles.

Synonyms

  • Besiege
  • Harass
  • Overwhelm
  • Encircle
  • Oppress

Antonyms

  • Assist
  • Support
  • Help
  • Relieve

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishAcosar/a.koˈsaɾ/
FrenchAssiéger/a.sje.ʒe/
GermanBelagern/bəˈlaːɡɐn/
ItalianAssediare/asˈsɛdʎare/
RussianОкружать/əkruˈʒatʲ/
Chinese (Mandarin)围困/wéi kùn/
Arabicيحاصر/yuḥāṣir/
Hindiघेरना/gheːrnā/
Bengaliঘেরাও করা/ghero kôra/
Punjabiਘੇਰਨਾ/ghērā/
Gujaratiઘેરાવવું/gherāvavũ/
Teluguచుట్టుముట్టు/cuṭṭumuṭṭu/
Tamilசுற்றி அகற்று/suṭṭri akatru/
Marathiघेराव करणे/gheṛāv karaṇe/
Malayalamചുറ്റിത്തുറന്നു/cuṟṟittuṭaraṉṉu/
Odiaଘେରାଉ/ghērāu/
Kannadaಒತ್ತುವಿಕೆಗೆ ಒಳಪಡಿಸು/ottuvikege oḷapaḍisu/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • In American English, "beleaguer" is often pronounced with a softer "e," resembling /bɪˈliːɡɚ/.
  • In British English, the "e" sound is more emphasized, closer to /bɪˈliːɡə/.

Historical Usage

The word "beleaguer" has its origins in the military tactics of the 16th century, referring to the act of laying siege to a fortified place. In its earliest uses, it described the action of surrounding a city or fort to force its surrender. Over the centuries, its meaning expanded beyond military contexts to signify any form of persistent trouble or harassment, becoming more metaphorical in use.

Cultural Nuances

The concept of being "beleaguered" is frequently used in both literature and popular media to convey a sense of being overwhelmed by external pressures. It can evoke feelings of being under siege, whether emotionally, socially, or in a literal sense. The term often carries connotations of resilience and endurance, as those who are beleaguered may eventually triumph over adversity, as seen in many historical accounts of besieged cities or characters in stories.

More Information

The act of "beleaguering" or "beleaguerment" was historically associated with military campaigns where enemies would encircle a fortification and attempt to starve or pressure the inhabitants into surrendering. The term has been used metaphorically to describe a variety of situations, including personal struggles, political strife, and societal issues. Today, it is often used to describe someone who is persistently troubled or burdened by a series of ongoing problems, whether personal, professional, or societal.

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