compiangere

Definitions of compiangere
  1. verb
    to feel or express sympathy or compassion
    synonyms: commiserare, compatire
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    types:
    condolersi
    express one's sympathetic grief, on the occasion of someone's death
  2. verb
    express strong disapproval of
    synonyms: deplorare, deprecare, disapprovare
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    type of:
    criticare, sindacare
    find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
  3. verb
    regret strongly
    synonyms: deplorare, deprecare, disapprovare, pentirsi, rimpiangere
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    type of:
    lagnarsi, lamentarsi
    express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
  4. verb
    express grief verbally
    synonyms: deplorare, lamentare
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