No. 15,575 in Polish
straszyli
"Straszyli" means "they scared" or "they were scaring" in English.
In a sentence
Dzieci straszyli opowieściami o duchach.
The children were scared with stories about ghosts.
Here, 'straszyli' is used in the past tense to indicate that someone frightened children.
Rodzice straszyli dzieci karą, jeśli nie skończą lekcji na czas.
The parents threatened the children with punishment if they didn't finish their homework on time.
In this sentence, 'straszyli' implies a verbal or implied warning or threat.
Przestępcy straszyli mieszkańców, aby uzyskać okup.
The criminals intimidated the residents to obtain ransom.
Here, 'straszyli' is used to convey an act of intimidation.
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