doạ dẫm
[zwaː˧˨ʔ zəm˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) threats; intimidation
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhờ doạ dẫm mà chúng có được những gì chúng thích.They got what they liked by threats.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to threaten; to intimidate
Examples
Đừng để họ doạ dẫm gia đình anh!Don't let them intimidate your family!
lời doạ dẫmthreatening words
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “doạ dẫm” mean?
(noun) threats; intimidation
Is “doạ dẫm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.