B1 — Intermediatenoun
lamento
lament, complaint, moan
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
lagnanzapiagnucolioprotestagemito
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
gioiaelogiolodesoddisfazione
Usage note
'Lamento' = lament/moan (often over pain or grief). 'Lagnanza' = complaint (informal). 'Protesta' = protest. 'Gemito' = groan. 'Lode' = praise (opposite).
Example
"Il suo lamento era così forte da svegliare i vicini."
"His moaning was so loud it woke the neighbours."
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