besieged

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past simple and past participle of

to surround a place, especially with an army, to prevent people or supplies getting in or out:

The town had been besieged for two months but still resisted the aggressors.

When someone is besieged, a lot of people surround them:

When the pop star tried to leave her hotel, she was besieged by waiting journalists and fans.

to make many requests or complaints about something:

After showing the controversial documentary, the channel was besieged with phone calls from angry viewers.