Bahasa Melayu

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Bahasa Melayu

English

blackmailer, extortioner

A person who forces someone to give money or favours by threatening to reveal something or cause harm.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Dia melaporkan pemeras ugut itu kepada polis.

    He reported the blackmailer to the police.

  2. Mereka menolak ancaman pemeras ugut tersebut.

    They rejected the blackmailer’s threat.

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What does “blackmailer” mean in Malay?

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pemeras ugut

This is a person who extorts by threats.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.