groaning (Meaning)

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groaning (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Groan

The old floorboards groaned ominously beneath his heavy footsteps.
The trees groaned in the fierce wind, as if pleading for relief.
The dying man uttered a final, feeble groan before succumbing to his illness.
The weight of the backpack groaned on his shoulders, threatening to buckle his knees.
The rusty hinges groaned and creaked as the gate slowly swung open.
The engine groaned and wheezed, struggling to start in the cold.
The bed groaned under the weight of two hefty sleepers.
The ghost of the old house groaned and moaned, haunting the halls with its eerie presence.
The wounded animal groaned in pain, its cries piercing the quiet night.
The burden of life's troubles groaned on her heart, crushing her spirit.

of Groan

crying, bawling, moaning, howling, miserable, dispirited, careworn, sullen, piteous, glum

triumphant, cheerful, cheery, happy, rejoicing, laughing, delighted, rejoicing, joyful, laughing

The old floorboards groaned ominously beneath his heavy footsteps.

The trees groaned in the fierce wind, as if pleading for relief.

The dying man uttered a final, feeble groan before succumbing to his illness.

The weight of the backpack groaned on his shoulders, threatening to buckle his knees.