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crime in Malay

jenayah

UK/kɹaɪm/

crime in Malay: jenayah. In English, crime means a specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.

Malay words for crime

specific act committed in violation of the law
jenayah

English meaning of crime

  1. noun A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.
  2. noun Any great sin or wickedness; iniquity.
  3. noun That which occasions crime.
  4. noun Criminal acts collectively.

Full definition of crime

crime in a sentence

  • the commission of a crime
  • Those methods of saving money should be a crime.
  • an effort by the police to tackle crime in the city

Synonyms of crime

All synonyms of crime

crime in other languages

Questions about crime in Malay

What is the meaning of crime in Malay?
Crime in Malay is jenayah.
Apakah maksud crime dalam bahasa Melayu?
Crime: jenayah.
What does crime mean in English?
Crime means a specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.

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