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English noun: groan | |||
| 1. | groan (communication) an utterance expressing pain or disapproval | ||
| Synonyms | moan | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | utterance, vocalization | ||
English verb: groan | |||
| 1. | groan (communication) indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure | ||
| Samples | The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets. The ancient door soughed when opened. | ||
| Examples | You can hear animals groan in the meadows, The meadows groan with animals | ||
| Synonyms | moan | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | emit, let loose, let out, utter | ||
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