straszydło — meaning in English

English meaning

• bogeyman noun An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
• monster noun A frightening, dangerous creature, often imaginary or mythical.

Senses

straszydło is used for these senses in English:

• bogeyman (by extension) Any make-believe threat, especially one used to intimidate or distract; a real threat greatly exaggerated for those purposes.
• monster A terrifying and dangerous creature, especially one of an imaginary or mythical kind.

bogeyman — full definition

1. noun An imaginary monster used to frighten children into good behavior.
2. noun Any exaggerated threat used to frighten or manipulate people.

monster — full definition

1. noun A frightening, dangerous creature, often imaginary or mythical.
2. noun A cruel, heartless person, especially one who commits terrible acts.
3. adj Extremely large or impressive.

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