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Deviance

[ sostantivo ]

/di.viəns/ or /di.viēns/

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(anormalità)

devianza

actions or conduct that departs from societal norms, expectations, or standards, often perceived as unconventional, abnormal, or unacceptable by the larger community

Semblance

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/sɛmb.ləns/ or /semb.lēns/

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parvenza

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

Seance

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/seɪɑns/ or /seiaans/

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eɪɑ

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(séance)

seduta spiritica

a gathering where individuals attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead, typically led by a medium

Continuance

[ sostantivo ]

/kən.tɪ.njuəns/ or /kēn.ti.nyooēns/

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(estensione)

prolungamento

the act of prolonging or extending the duration of something

Obeisance

[ sostantivo ]

/oʊ.beɪ.səns/ or /ooo.bei.sēns/

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(riverenza)

ossequio

the act of deference or respect, typically expressed through a gesture such as a bow or curtsy

Pittance

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/pɪ.təns/ or /pi.tēns/

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miseria

a sum of money that is very insufficient

Hindrance

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/hɪnd.rəns/ or /hind.rēns/

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(impedimento)

ostacolo

a person or thing that gets in the way or obstructs movement

Predominance

[ sostantivo ]

/pɹɪˈdɑmənəns/

(prevalenza)

predominanza

the quality of being the most significant or influential element in a particular situation or context

Vengeance

[ sostantivo ]

/vɛn.ʤəns/ or /ven.jēns/

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(vengenda)

vendetta

the act of inflicting harm or punishment on someone as retribution for a perceived wrongdoing or injury

Redundance

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/rɪ.dʌn.dəns/ or /ri.dan.dēns/

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(superfluità)

ridondanza

the unnecessary repetition or inclusion of something, often resulting in excess or waste

Nuance

[ sostantivo ]

/nuɑns/ or /nooaans/

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sfumatura

a very small and barely noticeable difference in tone, appearance, manner, meaning, etc.

Parlance

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/pɑr.ləns/ or /paar.lēns/

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(gergo)

linguaggio

the particular style or manner of speaking or writing used in a specific group, profession, or context

Ambiance

[ sostantivo ]

/æm.biəns/ or /ām.biēns/

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(ambiente)

atmosfera

the overall atmosphere or mood of a place, typically created by a combination of factors such as lighting, decor, music, and scent

Abeyance

[ sostantivo ]

/ə.beɪəns/ or /ē.beiēns/

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(interruzione)

sospensione

a temporary suspension or cessation of activity or progress, typically with the expectation of future resumption