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addiction in Malay

ketagihan

/əˈdɪkˌʃən/

addiction in Malay: ketagihan, pengagihan. In English, addiction means a state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.

Malay words for addiction

the state of being addicted
ketagihan, pengagihan

English meaning of addiction

  1. noun A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.
  2. noun The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination.
  3. noun A habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one's life but when ceased causes trauma.
  4. noun A pathological relationship to mood altering experience that has life damaging consequences.

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Questions about addiction in Malay

What is the meaning of addiction in Malay?
Addiction in Malay is ketagihan, pengagihan.
Apakah maksud addiction dalam bahasa Melayu?
Addiction: ketagihan, pengagihan.
What does addiction mean in English?
Addiction means a state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.

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