unbedrängen
Translation
to leave unmolested, to not harass, to leave in peace
Examples
Sie konnte unbedrängt ihre Meinung sagen.
She could state her opinion without being pressured.
Er ließ die Tiere unbedrängt in der Wildnis.
He left the animals unmolested in the wild.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) unbedrängt lassen to leave (sb.) unmolested One should leave him unmolested.
Similar Words
Synonyms: in Ruhe lassen, nicht stören; Antonyms: bedrängen, belästigen
Etymology
From the prefix 'un-' (not) + 'bedrängen' (to press, harass). Literally 'not to harass'.
Memory Tips
Remember 'bedrängen' is to put someone under pressure ('Drang'). The prefix 'un-' negates this, so it means to leave them without pressure.