To Groan

Etymology From Proto-Germanic grainōną* (to weep, groan), likely of imitative origin or from the Proto-Indo-European root ghrei-* (to rub, grind).

Meanings

1. (intransitive) To make a deep, inarticulate sound in response to pain, despair, or pleasure.
2. (intransitive) To complain or grumble.
3. (intransitive) (of an object) To make a low, creaking or moaning sound when subjected to heavy pressure or weight.

Synonyms moan, sigh, grumble, complain, creak

Translations Arabic: يَئِنّ، يَتَذَمَّر، يُصْدِر صَرِيراً (لِلأَشْيَاء) German: (stöhnen), (ächzen), (jammern) Norwegian Bokmål: (å stønne), (å klage), (å knirke)