Synonyms of lay siege to

lay siege to

phrase

as in besiege

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

• besiege
• blockade
• attack
• assault
• encircle
• cut off
• barricade
• invest
• beleaguer
• block
• leaguer
• dam
• beset
• assail
• quarantine
• isolate
• confine
• insulate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• release
• free
• rescue
• liberate
• emancipate