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sinister in Malay

jahat

UK/ˈsɪ.nɪ.stə//ˈsɪ.nɪ.stəɹ/

sinister in Malay: jahat. In English, sinister means inauspicious, ominous, unlucky, illegitimate.

Malay words for sinister

evil
jahat

English meaning of sinister

  1. adjective Inauspicious, ominous, unlucky, illegitimate.
  2. adjective Evil or seemingly evil; indicating lurking danger or harm.
  3. adjective Of the left side.
  4. adjective On the left side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the right side to the viewer.

Full definition of sinister

sinister in a sentence

  • the sinister atmosphere of the crypt

Synonyms of sinister

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Questions about sinister in Malay

What is the meaning of sinister in Malay?
Sinister in Malay is jahat.
Apakah maksud sinister dalam bahasa Melayu?
Sinister: jahat.
What does sinister mean in English?
Sinister means inauspicious, ominous, unlucky, illegitimate.

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