Groan meaning

What does “groan” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“groan” is a noun and verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an utterance expressing pain or disapproval.

groan

noun

  1. an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

    Synonymsmoan

verb

  1. indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

    “The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets”

    “The ancient door soughed when opened”

    Synonymsmoan

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University