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moaning



ADJECTIVE
grumbling
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG






Example Sentences

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“Get me rewrite!” he seems to be moaning.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Antonelli complained about Russell's driving over the team radio but was told by Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff to stop "moaning".

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Deeply discount the moaning of Hollywood reactionaries and certain podcasters trying to edge themselves into the spotlight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

The six armed federal agents loomed around their detained suspect, Carlitos Ricardo Parias, who was handcuffed and sitting on the sidewalk, moaning as he held his right leg.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

A flood of Gwystyl’s pleading and moaning followed, but the dwarf paid it no heed, and began to carry out his threat.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander




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