Groan

Pronunciation: /ˈɡroʊn/

Groan (verb)

  1. to make a low sound because of pain or unhappiness
  2. to make a low sound to show you are annoyed or unhappy

Examples

  • He groaned in pain after the fall.
  • She groaned loudly when she stubbed her toe.

Common collocations: groan in pain, groan loudly, groan at the news, groan in frustration, a low groan

Groan (noun)

  1. a low sound made when someone is in pain or unhappy

Examples

  • A groan escaped his lips as he lifted the box.
  • The groan from the injured player was audible.

Synonyms of Groan

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Groan

  • expressing joy or approval