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to hold in the mouth; to hold back (tears); to wear (a faint smile)
Example
그녀는 눈물을 머금고 작별 인사를 했어요.
Holding back her tears, she said goodbye.
Word parts
Something kept inside, neither swallowed nor released — like petals holding dew (이슬을 머금다).
Good to know
Classic pairs: 미소를 머금다 'to wear a faint smile' and 눈물을 머금다 'to fight back tears'.
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