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Beklemmung

oppressive feeling, sense of constriction

noun be-KLEM-moong Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

anxiety, tightness in the chest

Usage Note

Beklemmung describes a physical-emotional sense of tightness or oppression — the constricted feeling that accompanies anxiety or being in a confining situation. ein Gefühl der Beklemmung (a feeling of oppressive unease).

Examples

"In dem engen Raum überkam ihn eine starke Beklemmung."

Natural Translation

In the confined space a strong sense of oppression came over him.

Literal Translation

In the narrow room overcame him a strong constriction.

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