No. 10,750 in Polish
dręczyć
"Dręczyć" means "to torment" or "to distress."
In a sentence
Ona zawsze dręczy mnie swoimi pytaniami.
She always bothers me with her questions.
Here, 'dręczyć' is used to mean 'to bother or trouble,' indicating an action that causes annoyance or discomfort repeatedly.
Nie powinieneś dręczyć takich zwierząt.
You shouldn't torment such animals.
In this sentence, 'dręczyć' means 'to torment or pain,' referring to inflicting harm or distress intentionally or negligently.
Myśl o jutrzejszym egzaminie mnie dręczy.
The thought of tomorrow's exam torments me.
Here, 'dręczyć' signifies 'to torment or trouble mentally,' describing a persistent emotional or psychological concern or anxiety.
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