Meaning 1neutral · 89%
to put someone or something under severe pressure or into serious difficulty
Natural examples
Die neuen Anbieter bringen etablierte Firmen in Bedrängnis.
Mit hohem Pressing brachte das Team den Gegner in Bedrängnis.
Unerwartete Kosten brachten die Familie finanziell in Bedrängnis.
Usage note
Transitive expression for putting someone or an organization under serious pressure or into a difficult, constrained situation.
Useful combinations
finanziell in Bedrängnis bringen — put into financial difficulty