Bahasa Melayu
ward
English
ward off, repel, defend against
To stop something harmful from coming near or affecting you.
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia menepis bola itu dengan tangan.
He warded off the ball with his hand.
Payung itu digunakan untuk menangkis hujan dan angin.
The umbrella was used to ward off rain and wind.
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What does “ward” mean in Malay?
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It means to fend off or keep away.
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