This is the 810th most frequent Dutch word.
bang
Afraid.
In this example, 'bang' reassures someone not to feel fear or worry in the given situation.
Wees niet bang; het komt goed.
Don't be afraid; it will be fine.
In this context, 'bang' is used as part of a phrase to denote that the children were made to feel frightened.
De kinderen waren bang gemaakt door het enge verhaal.
The children were frightened by the scary story.
Here, 'bang' expresses fear or being scared of something, in this case of spiders.