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Meaning
2 senses
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Verb
To state an intention to harm someone or to make them feel frightened or intimidated.
vi Anh ấy dùng lời lẽ để ngăm đe đối phương.
en He uses words to threaten his opponent.
Adjective
Describing skin that has a naturally dark tone or has become tanned from sunlight.
vi Cô ấy có làn da ngăm đen vì đi nắng nhiều.
en She has dark-complexioned skin from spending much time in the sun.