Groaning: meaning, definitions and examples

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groaning

[ ˈɡrəʊnɪŋ ]

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sound

To make a deep inarticulate sound in response to pain or despair.

Synonyms

moan, wail, whine

Examples of usage

She groaned with the effort of standing up.
I could hear him groaning in agony.

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complain

To complain or grumble about something.

Synonyms

complain, grumble, whine

Examples of usage

She's always groaning about her workload.
He groaned about having to go to the dentist.

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sound

A deep inarticulate sound made in response to pain or despair.

Synonyms

moan, wail, whine

Examples of usage

The groaning of the wounded soldiers filled the battlefield.
The creaking and groaning of the old house kept her awake at night.

Translations

Translations of the word "groaning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gemido

🇮🇳 कराहना

🇩🇪 Stöhnen

🇮🇩 merintih

🇺🇦 стогін

🇵🇱 jęczenie

🇯🇵 うめき声

🇫🇷 gémissement

🇪🇸 gemido

🇹🇷 inleme

🇰🇷 신음

🇸🇦 أنين

🇨🇿 sténání

🇸🇰 stonanie

🇨🇳 呻吟

🇸🇮 stokanje

🇮🇸 stuna

🇰🇿 ыңырлау

🇬🇪 კვნესა

🇦🇿 inilti

🇲🇽 gemido

Word origin

The word 'groaning' originated from the Middle English word 'grōnen', which can be traced back to the Old English word 'grānian'. The use of 'groaning' to describe the sound made in response to pain or despair has been documented in various literary works throughout history, highlighting its universal recognition and emotional significance.