Bahasa Melayu
peras
English
blackmail, extortion
Peras means blackmail or extortion, where someone demands money or benefit by threat or pressure.
ڤرس
Examples
Contoh ayat
Polis menyiasat kes peras terhadap peniaga kecil itu.
The police investigated the blackmail case against the small trader.
Dia mengaku bersalah atas peras terhadap jirannya.
He pleaded guilty to extorting his neighbour.
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peras
Use peras for the act of blackmailing or extorting.
Word family
Common derived forms
- perasan
- realize; be aware
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