Bahasa Melayu

ancam

Bahasa Melayu

English

threaten, menace, intimidate

To make someone feel afraid by saying or showing that harm may happen.

انچم

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Orang itu ancam hendak memecahkan tingkap.

    That person threatened to break the window.

  2. Dia tidak suka sesiapa mengancam adiknya.

    He does not like anyone threatening his younger sibling.

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ancam

Used when someone says or shows harm may happen.

Word family

Common derived forms

ancaman
threat; menace
terancam
endangered; in danger

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.