Bahasa Melayu

menjeramah

Bahasa Melayu

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

  1. Kucing itu menjeramah tikus yang cuba lari.

    The cat mauled the mouse that tried to escape.

  2. 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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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.