GROAN Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word groan. (close relations)
groaning
Best Alternatives
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| moan | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an utterance expressing pain or disapproval verb • indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | ||||||
| bemoan | verbv | |||||
verb • regret strongly | ||||||
| complain | verbv | |||||
verb • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness • make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge | ||||||
| grumble | verbv | |||||
noun • a loud low dull continuous noise • a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone verb • show one's unhappiness or critical attitude • make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath • to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds • make a low noise | ||||||
| howl | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a long loud emotional utterance • the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf • a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound verb • emit long loud cries • cry loudly, as of animals • make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles • laugh unrestrainedly and heartily | ||||||
| lament | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a cry of sorrow and grief • a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person • a mournful poem; a lament for the dead verb • express grief verbally • regret strongly | ||||||
| mourn | verbv | |||||
verb • feel sadness • observe the customs of mourning after the death of a loved one | ||||||
| sigh | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an utterance made by exhaling audibly • a sound like a person sighing verb • heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily • utter with a sigh | ||||||
| wail | verbv | |||||
noun • a cry of sorrow and grief verb • emit long loud cries • cry weakly or softly | ||||||
| whimper | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way verb • cry weakly or softly | ||||||
| whine | verbv | |||||
noun • a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way verb • move with a whining sound • talk in a tearful manner • make a high-pitched, screeching noise • complain whiningly | ||||||
