laid siege to

The phrase “laid siege to” has 3 syllables: laid siege to.

It's pronounced as /leɪd sidʒ tuː/.


What is synonym and antonym for laid siege to?

In the thesaurus, “laid siege to” has 30 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for laid siege to along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for laid siege to

  • ambush
  • assail
  • assault
  • attacked
  • beat
  • beleaguer
  • beset
  • besiege
  • besieged
  • blast
  • blockade
  • blockaded
  • bombard
  • charge
  • circle
  • encircle
  • envelop
  • harm
  • hem in
  • hit
  • hurt
  • infiltrate
  • inundate
  • invade
  • raid
  • ring
  • stab
  • storm
  • strike
  • trap

Antonyms for laid siege to

  • aid
  • assist
  • free
  • freed
  • guard
  • help
  • leave alone
  • let go
  • liberated
  • lose
  • protect
  • released
  • rescued
  • retreat
  • surrender

Example Sentences

  • The opposing army laid siege to the castle, cutting off its supplies and waiting for surrender.
  • During the war, the enemy forces laid siege to the city, causing widespread panic among the residents.
  • The protestors laid siege to the government building, demanding action on their grievances.
  • Pirates once laid siege to the coastal town, plundering its riches and terrorizing the inhabitants.
  • The rebels laid siege to the dictator's palace, aiming to overthrow his oppressive regime.

On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to laid siege to, such as: aid, ambush, assail, assault, assist, attacked, beat.

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