meaning of groan
1. To give forth a low, moaning sound in breathing; to utter a groan, as in pain, in sorrow, or in derision; to moan.
2. To strive after earnestly, as with groans.
3. To affect by groans.
4. A low, moaning sound; usually, a deep, mournful sound uttered in pain or great distress; sometimes, an expression of strong disapprobation; as, the remark was received with groans.
5. an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
Related Words
groan | groaned | groaner | groanful | groaning |