groan
Example Sentences
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In the title role, here not a Greek king but a politician seeking election, Mr. Strong was so forceful you could practically hear the stage groaning with each step he took.
I used to groan when it was my turn to be the meeting note-taker in a previous job.
On the way to the set, I listened to the official “Yellowjackets” playlist, groaning with pleasure as one after another 1990s jam issued forth.
From New York Times
Humans have glorious ways of vocalizing discontent: We grumble, grouse, gripe, groan, moan.
From New York Times
"He was groaning and grunting in a very disturbing way," she added.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.