Bahasa Melayu

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Bahasa Melayu

English

arch-enemy, bitter enemy, chief enemy

A person who is strongly opposed to someone else, especially as a main enemy.

Examples

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  1. Dia dianggap musuh ketat oleh lawannya dalam politik.

    He was considered an arch-enemy by his political rival.

  2. Dalam cerita itu, pahlawan itu akhirnya menewaskan musuh ketatnya.

    In the story, the hero finally defeated his arch-enemy.

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What does “arch-enemy” mean in Malay?

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musuh ketat

It means a main or bitter enemy.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.