Bahasa Melayu
vendetta
English
revenge, blood feud, vendetta
A vendetta is a long-lasting feud in which one family or group seeks revenge for a death or serious wrong.
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Dua keluarga itu terlibat dalam vendetta yang berlarutan selama bertahun-tahun.
The two families were involved in a vendetta that lasted for years.
Selepas kematian abangnya, dia bertekad untuk membalas dendam dan menamatkan vendetta itu.
After his brother's death, he was determined to take revenge and end the vendetta.
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What does “revenge” mean in Malay?
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membalas dendam
Use this when someone seeks payback for a wrong.
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