bắt nọn

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The Vietnamese word "bắt nọn" is a verb that means to pretend to know something in order to scare someone into telling the truth. It is often used in contexts where someone is trying to get information or a confession from another person by acting as if they already have knowledge of it.

Basic Usage

• You can use "bắt nọn" when you want to describe a situation where someone is trying to extract information through intimidation or deception.

Example

• Cảnh sát đã bắt nọn tên tội phạm để lấy thông tin về vụ án.(The police pretended to know the criminal's secrets to extract information about the case.)

Advanced Usage

• "Bắt nọn" can be used in more complex sentences or in discussions about interrogation techniques, psychology, or negotiation strategies.
• For instance, in a business context, one might say: Trong cuộc họp, giám đốc đã bắt nọn nhân viên để tìm ra lý do cho sự thất bại.(During the meeting, the director pretended to know the reasons for the failures to find out the truth from the employees.)

Word Variants

• There are no direct variants of "bắt nọn," but it can be paired with other words to create phrases that enhance its meaning, such as "bắt nọn người khác" (to pretend to know about others).

Different Meanings

• In a more general sense, "bắt nọn" can also imply a form of bluffing or showing false confidence in a situation, not just in extracting information.

Synonyms

• Some synonyms for "bắt nọn" might include:
  • Đe dọa (to threaten)
  • Ép buộc (to coerce)
  • Khiêu khích (to provoke)

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verb

1. To pretend to be in the know (to frighten sb into telling the truth)