besieged

(verb) surround so as to force to give up. Synonyms: besiege, beleaguer, surround, hem in, circumvent. Example: "The turks besieged vienna."

(verb) cause to feel distressed or worried. Synonyms: besiege. Example: "She was besieged by so many problems that she got discouraged."

(verb) harass, as with questions or requests. Synonyms: besiege. Example: "The press photographers besieged the movie star."

(adj) surrounded by hostile forces. Example: "The besieged town."