Bahasa Melayu

bentak

Bahasa Melayu

English

snarl, yell, snap

Bentak means to shout harshly or snarl at someone.

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Examples

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  1. Dia bentak anaknya kerana terlalu marah.

    He snarled at his child because he was very angry.

  2. Jangan bentak orang ketika berbual dengan tenang.

    Do not yell at people when speaking calmly.

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bentak

Bentak is used for harsh, angry shouting.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.