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Groan

ɡrəʊn

Groan definitions
verb
groan groaned groaning groans
  1. make a deep inarticulate sound conveying pain, despair, pleasure, etc.

    "Marty groaned and pulled the blanket over his head"

    • say something in a despairing or miserable tone

      "‘Oh no!’ I groaned"

    • complain; grumble

      "they were moaning and groaning about management"

  2. (of an object) make a low creaking sound when pressure or weight is applied

    "James slumped back into his chair, making it groan"

    • be heavily loaded with

      "tables groan with joints of venison"

    • be oppressed by

      "families groaning under mortgage increases"

noun
groan groans
  1. a deep inarticulate sound conveying pain, despair, pleasure, etc.

    "she lay back with a groan"

    • a complaint

      "listen to everyone's moans and groans"

  2. a low creaking sound made by an object under pressure

    "the protesting groan of timbers"