Bahasa Melayu
menjeramah
English
attack with teeth and claws, maul, bite and scratch
To attack by biting and scratching, like a cat or tiger.
منجرمه
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kucing itu menjeramah tikus yang cuba lari.
The cat mauled the mouse that tried to escape.
Harimau itu menjeramah mangsanya dengan ganas.
The tiger attacked its prey fiercely with teeth and claws.
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menjeramah
Used for an animal attacking with teeth and claws.
Word family
Common derived forms
- berjeramah
- to attack with teeth and claws
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