No. 13,357 in German
bedrängt
"Bedrängt" means "pressured" or "harassed."
In a sentence
Die Schülerin fühlte sich von den vielen Aufgaben bedrängt.
The student felt pressured by the numerous tasks.
In this sentence, 'bedrängt' depicts a sense of being overwhelmed or pressured mentally due to numerous responsibilities or tasks.
In der überfüllten U-Bahn wurde er von den Menschen bedrängt.
In the crowded subway, he was jostled by the people.
In this context, 'bedrängt' refers to physical crowding or pressing caused by the surrounding people.
Er bedrängte seinen Freund, ihm das Geheimnis zu verraten.
He pressured his friend to reveal the secret.
Here, 'bedrängt' is used to show social or conversational pressure applied intentionally by someone.
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