piangere

Definitions of piangere
  1. verb
    shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
    synonyms: lacrimare, stillare
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    antonyms:
    ridere
    produce laughter
    types:
    gemere, guaiolare, lamentarsi, mugolare, piagnucolare, pigolare
    cry weakly or softly
    singhiozzare
    weep convulsively
    frignare
    cry or whine with snuffling
  2. verb
    utter a sudden loud cry
    synonyms: chiamare, gridare, lacrimare, strepitare, strillare, urlare
    esclamare
    utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
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    types:
    latrare, mugghiare
    emit long loud cries
    starnazzare
    utter a harsh abrupt scream
    type of:
    emettere, fare, produrre
    express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
  3. verb
    proclaim or announce in public
    synonyms: lacrimare, proclamare
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    type of:
    affermarsi, annunciare, annunziare, imporsi
    make known; make an announcement
  4. verb
    feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
    synonyms: pentirsi, rimpiangere
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    type of:
    avere, avvertire, provare, sentire, sentirsi
    undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
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