Moan has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
"The car backfired loudly, and everyone in the restaurant groaned at the noise."
2
a low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure
"She let out a soft moan as she finally found relief from her backache after years of chronic pain."
Verb
1
indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
"The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets"
"The ancient door soughed when opened"
2
To complain about; to bemoan, to bewail; to mourn.
"After months of waiting for approval, he finally began to moan about the unfairness of the system to anyone who would listen."
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