Synonyms of lays siege to

lays siege to

phrase

present tense third-person singular of lay siege to

as in besieges

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

• besieges
• attacks
• blockades
• assaults
• cuts off
• beleaguers
• encircles
• leaguers
• barricades
• blocks
• invests
• dams
• isolates
• confines
• assails
• quarantines
• insulates
• besets

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• releases
• rescues
• liberates
• frees
• emancipates