groaned

VERB

moan, complain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cry grumble murmur sigh

STRONG

bemoan gripe grouse keen lament mumble object whine

Antonyms

STRONG

compliment praise

Example Sentences

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The PGA Tour groaned about fighting an asymmetrical war against a rival with a bottomless wallet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The door groaned open, and out crawled Ernesto, blinking into the warm Southern California air.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

In 2017, when he asked if Tesla would use SpaceX tech in its vehicles, Musk groaned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

During the hearing, the normally stoic Ohta repeatedly rolled his eyes and groaned at prosecutors’ attempts to justify the case.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025

Everyone groaned at the mention of the double block of studying, and I smiled, enjoying the camaraderie.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin