groan

1 of 2verb

/ɡroʊn/

Forms:groans,groaning,groaned,groaned

1

to make a deep, low sound, typically expressing pain, despair, or disapproval

The patient couldn't help but groan during the painful medical procedure.
After the long hike, he groaned when he finally sat down.
He often groans when he has to wake up early for work.
Yesterday, the students groaned when they received their exam results.

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2

(of things) to produce a deep, low sound, often due to strain, pressure, or movement

The old floorboards groaned under the weight of the heavy furniture.
As the storm approached, the trees began to groan in the strong wind.
The engine of the struggling car groaned as it climbed the steep hill.
The old chair often groans when someone sits in it.

3

to say something with a deep and low sound, typically to complain about something, especially in an annoying way

"Not again," he groaned, annoyed by the constant interruptions.
He groaned about the bad weather ruining his plans for the day.
"It's too early," she groaned, hitting the snooze button on her alarm clock.
We spent the entire meeting groaning about the new company policy.