groan
noun
a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.
Example Sentences
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But even here, the long arm of the crisis is visible, with the TV reception periodically freezing, triggering loud groans from supporters clad in the yellow Brazilian jerseys of stars Vinicius Junior, Neymar and others.
From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026
As a man with a booming voice who gave his name only as Sheriff slammed down a piece to the groans of other players, artillery crackled in the distance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Were those chuckles overpowered by groans and eye rolls?
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
“You might,” Bianco said, prompting a nasty look from Porter and groans and boos from the studio audience.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
I wanted to weep, but all that left my lips were the desperate groans of a hunted animal.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
