groan

(noun, verb)

noun

1. an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

Similar word(s): moan

Definition categories: communication, utterance, vocalization

verb

1. indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

- The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets

Similar word(s): moan

Definition categories: communication, emit, utter

Sentences with groan as a verb:

- We groaned at his awful jokes.

- The wooden table groaned under the weight of the banquet.