Meaning & use
groan
To make a long, deep sound expressing pain, displeasure, or disapproval.
See it in a sentence
He groaned as he lifted the heavy suitcase onto the shelf.
The audience let out a collective groan at the terrible pun.
A note on using this word
Groan can express physical pain or, just as often, mild annoyance or disappointment at something like a bad joke.
Words with a similar meaning
moangrumble
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
cheer
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