Beleaguerer

/bɪˈliːɡərər/ noun

Definition

One who beleaguers; a person or force that besieges, harasses, or persistently troubles someone.

Etymology

Agent noun formed from 'beleaguer' by adding the suffix '-er.' Follows English patterns of creating nouns for people who perform actions, such as 'teacher' or 'dancer.'

Kelly Says

English loves turning verbs into people—we have 'runners' and 'singers,' so why not 'beleaguerers'? It's a logical word that English speakers would understand even if they've never heard it before, which is the mark of a well-formed word.

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