groan Synonyms

groan Meaning

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groan (n)

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

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groan (v)

indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

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groan (v. i.)

To give forth a low, moaning sound in breathing; to utter a groan, as in pain, in sorrow, or in derision; to moan.

To strive after earnestly, as with groans.

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groan (v. t.)

To affect by groans.

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groan (n.)

A low, moaning sound; usually, a deep, mournful sound uttered in pain or great distress; sometimes, an expression of strong disapprobation; as, the remark was received with groans.

groan Sentence Examples

  1. The old man groaned with effort as he lifted the heavy box.
  2. The injured animal groaned in pain, its cries echoing through the forest.
  3. I groaned in frustration as my computer crashed again.
  4. The teenager groaned at the thought of having to do her homework.
  5. The door opened with a groan, revealing a dark and dusty room.
  6. The crowd groaned in disappointment as their team lost the game.
  7. The professor groaned as he realized he had made a mistake in his lecture.
  8. I groaned with laughter as my friend told me a hilarious joke.
  9. The wind howled through the trees, creating an eerie groan.
  10. The athlete groaned as they pushed themselves to their limit during training.

FAQs About the word groan

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval, indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasureTo give forth a low, moaning sound in breathing; to utter a groan, as in p

moan, mourning,wail, tears, cry, lamentation, lament, howl, plaint,keen

smiling,rejoicing, exultation, smiling, exultation, rejoicing,laughing, laughing, cheering,cheering

The old man groaned with effort as he lifted the heavy box.

The injured animal groaned in pain, its cries echoing through the forest.

I groaned in frustration as my computer crashed again.

The teenager groaned at the thought of having to do her homework.