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Noun: besieger  bi'see-ju(r)
  1. An enemy who lays siege to your position
    "The besiegers surrounded the castle, cutting off all supplies"
     
  2. An energetic petitioner
    "The persistent besieger finally convinced the committee to hear his proposal"

Derived forms: besiegers

Type of: enemy, foe, opposition, petitioner, suppliant, supplicant