Bahasa Melayu
shark
English
blackmailer, extortioner
A person who forces someone to give money or favours by threatening to reveal something or cause harm.
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia melaporkan pemeras ugut itu kepada polis.
He reported the blackmailer to the police.
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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