to clear a debt by making a payment

riscattare, estinguere
(theology) the act by which one is liberated from sin and shielded from wickedness

redenzione, salvezza
extremely bad or unacceptable in quality or nature

atroce, spaventoso
an extremely brutal act, especially in war

atrocità
excessively concerned with looking stylish or fashionable

dandy, vanitoso
related to or characteristic of a mother and motherhood, especially during and following childbirth

materno
a woman who leads or dominates a family, group, or tribe

matriarca, donna capofamiglia
the act of killing one's own mother

matricidio, omicidio della propria madre
an object or substance that provides light

sorgente di luce, illuminante
to provide light to something, making it brighter

illuminare, rischiarare
to brighten an area

illuminare, rischiarare
thinking only about oneself, not about other people's needs or desires

egocentrico
the practice of placing one's own needs and desires above those of others

egoismo
an individual mainly focused on their own interests, often ignoring others' needs

egoista
the tendency to talk or think excessively about oneself

egotismo, egocentrismo
a person who often talks about themselves due to their high self-importance

egotista, egocentrico
the disregard and lack of respect for someone or something seen as insignificant or unworthy

disprezzo
deserving strong dislike or disrespect

spregevole, ignobile
devoid of respect for someone or something

sprezzante
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