moan
verb/noun
Pronunciation: /moʊn/
Definition
A long, low sound made by a person expressing physical or emotional suffering.
Examples
She let out a soft moan when the doctor touched her bruised arm.
The wind created a haunting moan as it blew through the cracks in the old wooden door.
He could not suppress a moan of frustration after realizing he had lost his keys again.
How to Use moan
- moan about (phrasal verb)
- To express dissatisfaction with something. — "He loves to moan about the rising cost of living."
- let out a moan (collocation)
- To emit a sound of pain or frustration. — "She let out a moan of relief when the test was finally over."
Synonyms of moan
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