What is another word for laid siege to?
Pronunciation: [lˈe͡ɪd sˈiːd͡ʒ tuː] (IPA) 
Laid siege to is a commonly used phrase that refers to a military tactic of surrounding a fortified position and preventing supplies or reinforcements from reaching it. However, there are several other synonyms that can be used in its place, such as besieged, blockaded, encircled, held captive, hemmed in, isolated, imprisoned, penned, restricted, and trapped. All these synonyms convey the same meaning of a relentless attack on a certain position or area, limiting the movement and causing discomfort and hardship. The context will determine which synonym is best suited to use, but all of them maintain the same connotation of siege or blockade.
