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treason in Malay

pengkhianatan

/ˈtɹiː.zən/

treason in Malay: pengkhianatan. In English, treason means the crime of betraying one’s own country.

Malay words for treason

crime of betraying one’s country
pengkhianatan

English meaning of treason

  1. noun The crime of betraying one’s own country.
  2. noun An act of treachery, betrayal of trust or confidence.

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Questions about treason in Malay

What is the meaning of treason in Malay?
Treason in Malay is pengkhianatan.
Apakah maksud treason dalam bahasa Melayu?
Treason: pengkhianatan.
What does treason mean in English?
Treason means the crime of betraying one’s own country.

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