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fear in Malay

ketakutan

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fear in Malay: ketakutan, takut. In English, fear means a strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.

Malay words for fear

uncountable: emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat
ketakutan, takut
a phobia; sense of fear induced by something or someone
ketakutan
extreme veneration or awe
ketakutan
feel fear about (something)
takut
venerate; to feel awe towards
takut

English meaning of fear

  1. noun A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
  2. noun A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone in particular.
  3. noun Something one is afraid of; the object of one’s fear.
  4. noun Terrified veneration or reverence, particularly towards God, gods, or sovereigns.

Full definition of fear

fear in a sentence

  • He was struck by fear on seeing the snake.
  • Not everybody has the same fears.
  • I have a fear of ants.

Synonyms of fear

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Questions about fear in Malay

What is the meaning of fear in Malay?
Fear in Malay is ketakutan, takut.
Apakah maksud fear dalam bahasa Melayu?
Fear: ketakutan, takut.
What does fear mean in English?
Fear means a strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.

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