a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief

the groans of dying soldiers.

a deep, inarticulate sound uttered in derision, disapproval, desire, etc.

a deep grating or creaking sound due to a sudden or continued overburdening, as with a great weight

We heard the groan of the ropes as the crane lowered the heavy cargo into the ship's hold.

to utter a deep, mournful sound expressive of pain or grief.

to make a deep, inarticulate sound expressive of derision, disapproval, desire, etc.

to make a sound resembling a groan; resound harshly

The steps of the old house groaned under my weight.

to be overburdened or overloaded.

to suffer greatly or lamentably

groaning under an intolerable burden.

to utter or express with groans.

noun

cry , gripe , grouse , grumble , grunt , objection , sigh , sob , whinenotes:a groan (noun) is an utterance expressing pain or disapproval or a loud moan - groan (verb) means to indicate pain , discomfort , or displeasure or to moan loudly; grown is the past participle of grow and means fully developed

verb

bemoan , cry , gripe , grouse , grumble , keen , lament , mumble , murmur , object , sigh , whinenotes:a groan (noun) is an utterance expressing pain or disapproval or a loud moan - groan (verb) means to indicate pain , discomfort , or displeasure or to moan loudly; grown is the past participle of grow and means fully developed , bellow , complain , grunt , moan , whine