Bahasa Melayu
rebuke
English
rebuke, scold, admonish
A strong warning or a harsh comment showing disapproval.
Examples
Contoh ayat
Guru itu memberi kecaman keras kepada murid yang lewat.
The teacher gave a harsh rebuke to the late student.
Dia menerima celaan daripada ketuanya.
He received a rebuke from his supervisor.
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What does “scold” mean in Malay?
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amaran keras, celaan, kecaman
It is a strong word of criticism or warning.
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