Moaning

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/

Moaning (verb)

  1. Making a low sound to show pain or unhappiness.
  2. Talking in a sad or unhappy way about something that bothers you.

Examples

  • The patient is moaning in pain after the surgery.
  • She is moaning about the long wait at the restaurant.

Common collocations: moan in pain, moan softly, moan about something, moan continuously

Synonyms of Moaning

Neutral

Antonyms of Moaning

  • — Opposite of expressing distress; indicates happiness.
  • — Indicates joy, contrasting with the sorrowful sound of moaning.