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dậm doạ

threatening
Adjective
threatening
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Adjective

Sense 1 Adjective
threatening Properties & StatesTheme

Having a threatening or intimidating nature that makes others feel afraid through words or actions.

vi Anh ấy có một cái nhìn dậm doạ khiến mọi người sợ hãi.

en He has a threatening look that makes everyone afraid.

Verb

Sense 2 Verb
threaten

The act of deliberately putting pressure on or terrifying someone to achieve a particular goal or outcome.

vi Đừng dậm doạ trẻ em bằng những câu chuyện đáng sợ.

en Don't threaten children with scary stories.

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