Synonyms & related words for beleaguered

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of beleaguered — including beset. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to beleaguered

Explore words related to beleaguered — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include embattled, besiege, beleaguering, troubled, struggling, ailing, harried, woes. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for beleaguered

Common synonyms for beleaguered include beset — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does beleaguered come from?

The word beleaguered breaks down into one root of Dutch origin: the root leaguer-, from Dutch leger (“camp”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.