dire

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1.

genting, serius, teruk

extremely serious or urgent

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The country is in dire need of aid.
Negara itu sangat memerlukan bantuan.
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The situation is becoming increasingly dire.
Situasi semakin genting.
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urgentcriticaldesperategraveserious
2.

dahsyat, suram, menakutkan

presaging disaster

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The dire warnings of the scientists were ignored.
Amaran dahsyat para saintis diabaikan.
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He painted a dire picture of the future.
Dia melukis gambaran masa depan yang suram.
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ominouscalamitousdreadfulgrimapocalyptic
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in dire straits