Malay Kosa Kata (Common Words) Latihan 1 T2

Strictly formal news headline and police media term for apprehending or rounding up criminals

memberkas

To take captive or hold someone as a prisoner of war or a hostage (Formal/Literary)

menawan

To trap or capture a suspect completely red-handed in a sudden raid or lockdown (Formal)

mencekup

To slap someone hard specifically on the ears or side of the head (Formal descriptive text)

tempeling

A physical slap or the act of striking with a flat hand (Formal noun/root form)

penampor

To shackle or physically chain someone, or metaphorically trap/overwhelm them with a negative situation

membelenggu