moan

verb/noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: groan, whimper, wail, lament

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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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