Bahasa Melayu
tangkis
English
to ward off, to repel, to defend
To push away, resist, or protect against an attack or threat.
تڠكيس
Examples
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Pemain itu berjaya menangkis bola yang laju.
The player managed to ward off the fast ball.
Dia cuba menangkis tuduhan itu dengan tenang.
He tried to repel the accusation calmly.
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What does “to ward off” mean in Malay?
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tangkis
Use tangkis for the act of warding off or repelling.
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