be·lea·guer 
/bɪˈli:gɚ/ verb
be·lea·guers; be·lea·guered; be·lea·guer·ing /bɪˈli:gɚ/ verb [+ obj] formal : to cause constant or repeated trouble for (a person, business, etc.)
▪ the lack of funds that beleaguers schools — usually used as (be) beleaguered ▪ The team has been beleaguered by errors. ▪ a company beleaguered by debt
▪ the lack of funds that beleaguers schools — usually used as (be) beleaguered ▪ The team has been beleaguered by errors. ▪ a company beleaguered by debt
— beleaguered adjective
▪ an economically beleaguered city ▪ a beleaguered politician [=a politician who is being criticized by many people]
▪ an economically beleaguered city ▪ a beleaguered politician [=a politician who is being criticized by many people]
