bedrängen

Definitions of bedrängen
  1. verb
    ask humbly (for something)
    synonyms: beknien
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    type of:
    anflehen, angehen, beschwören
    call upon in supplication; entreat
  2. verb
    surround so as to force to give up
    synonyms: umstellen
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    types:
    belagern, blockieren
    impose a blockade on
    type of:
    angreifen
    launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
  3. verb
    lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
    synonyms: bedrücken, bekümmern, betrüben
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    antonyms:
    hinreißen
    fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
    type of:
    demoralisieren, demotivieren, deprimieren, einschüchtern, entmutigen, niederdrücken
    deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
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