This is the 10750th most frequent Polish word.
dręczyć
"Dręczyć" means "to torment" or "to distress."
Here, 'dręczyć' signifies 'to torment or trouble mentally,' describing a persistent emotional or psychological concern or anxiety.
Myśl o jutrzejszym egzaminie mnie dręczy.
The thought of tomorrow's exam torments me.
Here, 'dręczyć' is used to mean 'to bother or trouble,' indicating an action that causes annoyance or discomfort repeatedly.
Ona zawsze dręczy mnie swoimi pytaniami.
She always bothers me with her questions.
In this sentence, 'dręczyć' means 'to torment or pain,' referring to inflicting harm or distress intentionally or negligently.