Bahasa Melayu
buas
English
wild, fierce, savage
Someone or something that is buas is wild, fierce, or hard to control.
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Anjing itu menjadi buas apabila terasa terancam.
The dog became fierce when it felt threatened.
Asap tebal dari kebakaran itu membuat keadaan di luar kelihatan buas dan menakutkan.
The thick smoke from the fire made the situation outside look wild and frightening.
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buas
Also used for fierce or savage in this sense.
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