Synonyms of laid siege to

laid siege to

phrase

past tense of lay siege to

as in besieged

to surround (as a fortified place) with armed forces for the purpose of capturing or preventing commerce and communication

The military is preparing to lay siege to the city.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• besieged
• attacked
• blockaded
• leaguered
• encircled
• assaulted
• beleaguered
• invested
• cut off
• blocked
• barricaded
• assailed
• dammed
• isolated
• confined
• insulated
• beset
• quarantined

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• released
• rescued
• liberated
• freed
• emancipated