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Definition of groaned - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
soundRare affected by groaning or moaning soundsRare
- The groaned floorboards echoed in the empty house.
- The groaned hinges needed oiling.
- His groaned voice was barely audible over the noise.
Expressions with groaned
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experienced severe problems or hardships causing widespread suffering
The country groaned under the weight of economic crisis!
Origin of groaned
Old English, granian (to lament)
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- French:gémissant, ...
- German:stöhnend, ...
- Italian:scricchiolante, ...
- Spanish:crujiente, ...
- Portuguese:gemido, ...
- Chinese:呻吟的, ...
- Japanese:うめき声のする, ...
- Arabic:متأوه, ...
- Hebrew:שֶׁשּׁוֹמְעִים בוֹ קוֹלוֹת אַנְחוֹת, ...
- Russian:скрипящий, ...
- Ukrainian:скрипучий, ...
- Hindi:चरमराती, ...
Definition of groan - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
pain reactionintr. make a low sound from pain or discomfortintr.
- He groaned in pain after the fall.
2.
emotiontr./intr. complain or express disapprovaltr./intr.
- She groaned about the long meeting.
3.
machine strainintr. Rare make a creaking sound under pressureintr. Rare
- The old floorboards groaned under our weight.
Noun
1.
vocal noiseguttural sound showing frustration or disapproval
- He gave a groan when he saw the mess.
2.
painlow sound expressing pain or discomfort
- The patient let out a groan of pain.
3.
social whiningUK persistent complaint or grumbleUK
- Her constant groan about the weather was tiring.
4.
soundRare creaking sound from pressure or weightRare
- The old chair emitted a groan as he sat.
Expressions with groan
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struggle to carry a heavy load
The old cart groaned under the weight of the hay.
make low, guttural sounds of effort or discomfort
The workers grunt and groan as they lift the heavy boxes.
express physical discomfort with low sounds
She moaned and groaned after the long hike.
Origin of groan
Old English, granian (to groan)
Examples of groan in a sentence
The old chair groaned under his weight. He groaned at the thought of more paperwork. The students groaned when they heard about the surprise test. The door groaned as it slowly opened. The chair groaned when he sat down. A groan escaped the audience during the boring lecture.
She let out a groan when she heard the bad news. A groan escaped his lips as he stood up. She heard a groan from the next room. The groan from the audience was audible. His groan about the workload was never-ending. The groan of the floorboards was unsettling. A groan echoed through the old house at night.
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- French:gémir, gémissement, ...
- German:stöhnen, Stöhnen, ...
- Italian:gemere, gemito, ...
- Spanish:gemir, gruñido, ...
- Portuguese:gemer, gemido, ...
- Chinese:呻吟, 哼声, ...
- Japanese:うめく, うめき声, ...
- Arabic:تأوه, أنين, ...
- Hebrew:לְהֵיאָנֵחַ, גְּנִיחָה, ...
- Russian:застонать, стон, ...
- Ukrainian:стогнати, стогін, ...
- Hindi:कराहना, कराह, ...
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