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Definition of beleaguered adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

beleaguered

adjective

NAmE//bɪˈliɡərd//

1(formal) experiencing a lot of criticism and difficulties The beleaguered manager was forced to resign.

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2surrounded by an enemy supplies for the beleaguered city

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