C1 — Advancedverb
querelarsi
to file a complaint, to sue
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
denunciarefare causaintentare una causacitare in giudizio
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
ritirare la denunciaperdonarerinunciareconciliare
Usage note
'Querelarsi' = to file a criminal complaint. 'Denunciare' = to report to the police. 'Fare causa' = to sue in civil court. 'Citare in giudizio' = to summon to court.
Example
"Ha deciso di querelarsi contro il vicino per i danni subiti."
"He decided to file a complaint against his neighbour for the damages suffered."
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