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   beleaguered

   /bɪˈliːɡəd/

   adjective

   • 1. in a very difficult situation: "the board is supporting the beleaguered director amid calls for his resignation" Similar hard-pressedtroubledin difficultiesunder pressureunder stresswith one's back to the wallin a tight cornerin a tight spotinformal:up against itunder the cosh
   • 2. (of a place) surrounded by armed forces aiming to capture it or force surrender; besieged: "he led a relief force to the aid of the beleaguered city" Similar besiegedunder siegeblockadedsurroundedencircledhemmed inunder attack

   Scrabble Points: 15

   • B

     3

   • E

     1

   • L

     1

   • E

     1

   • A

     1

   • G

     2

   • U

     1

   • E

     1

   • R

     1

   • E

     1

   • D

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