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groaned

VERB

moan, complain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cry grumble murmur sigh

STRONG

bemoan gripe grouse keen lament mumble object whine

Antonyms

STRONG

compliment praise

Example Sentences

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The PGA Tour groaned about fighting an asymmetrical war against a rival with a bottomless wallet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The door groaned open, and out crawled Ernesto, blinking into the warm Southern California air.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

Then I groaned some more and while I didn’t need an encore, I left the theater humming.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Arsenal's fans groaned in frustration at too much over-elaboration around the penalty area.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2025

To think, just a year ago I would have followed him fearlessly, exhilarated and breathless each time the board groaned beneath me.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros