beleaguer beleaguer /bɪˈliːgɝ/

verb

1. Surround so as to force to give up  ( beleaguer , circumvent , hem in , besiege , surround )
   surround so as to force to give up
    The Turks besieged Vienna
   The Turks besieged Vienna
   
2. Annoy persistently  ( beleaguer , bug , badger , pester , tease )
   annoy persistently
    The children teased the boy because of his stammer
   The children teased the boy because of his stammer