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groaning

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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Why are the patrons, transfixed by curious gladiating on a screen, screaming with delight one minute and groaning miserably the next?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

The story all of your favorite journalists are groaning over.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2025

Upon hearing the words, “Mom’s not coming back anymore,” Isaac, Israel and Afrika are hysterical, groaning and crying while falling to the ground.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2025

They don't fall for it, rolling their eyes and groaning - a cue for Phil to break into a rendition of the song If You Don't Know Me By Now.

From BBC • May 10, 2025

She falls to the ground, cradling her head in both hands, groaning.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed