groan
/ɡroʊn/
noun
- A deep, low sound made in pain, grief, or annoyance.
- He let out a groan as he stood up from the couch.
- The groan of the wounded animal was heartbreaking.
- A loud groan came from the audience when the joke fell flat.
verb
- To make a deep, low sound expressing pain, grief, or annoyance.
- The students groaned at the announcement of a pop quiz.
- She groaned in frustration after dropping her phone.
- He groaned when he tried to lift the heavy box.
- To make a creaking or straining sound under pressure.
- The ship groaned as the waves crashed against its hull.
- The old wooden floor groaned under their weight.
- The tree groaned in the strong wind.