Bahasa Melayu
tempelak
English
reproach, rebuke, refute
A tempelak is a sharp reproach or rebuke, often used to reject or counter an accusation.
تيمڤيلق
Examples
Contoh ayat
Kata-katanya menjadi tempelak kepada pihak yang cuai.
His words became a rebuke to the careless party.
Jawapan itu seperti tempelak terhadap tuduhan tersebut.
That answer was like a refutation of the accusation.
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tempelak
Use for a sharp reproach or refutation.
Word family
Common derived forms
- tempelakan
- rebuke; reproach; humiliation
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