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moaning



ADJECTIVE
grumbling
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG






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"You will get people moaning because they see it as something different," former Bristol City and Swansea striker Lee Trundle told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

She admits it is a "challenge" but - mindful of the financial rewards the sport provides - thinks it is not a good look to see top players "moaning about the calendar".

From BBC • Dec. 2, 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

He’s closer to the verbal creature in Shelley’s novel than the moaning depictions on-screen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025

Nothing, not even Freddy and Teddy moaning and groaning as they filed off the bus, could put a damper on today.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova