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moan
[ mohn ]
noun
- a prolonged, low sound uttered from physical or mental suffering.
- a prolonged, low sound uttered from any other strong physical or mental sensation, especially pleasure.
- any prolonged, low sound:
The alarming moan of the engines suggested they'd break down soon.
- complaint or lamentation:
Despite last year's moan about how much effort Christmas is, I'm feeling up to it this year.
verb (used without object)
- to make a prolonged, low sound from physical or mental suffering.
- to make a prolonged, low sound from any other strong physical or mental sensation, especially pleasure.
Synonyms: ,
- (of inanimate objects) to make a prolonged, low sound:
The wind moaned through the trees.
- to complain:
I may moan about the weather here, but at least it doesn't get hot.
verb (used with object)
- to utter (something) inarticulately or pitifully:
He moaned his response.
- to lament or express grief over; bemoan:
It does no good to moan your position in life instead of taking action.
Synonyms: ,
moan
/ əʊ /
noun
- a low prolonged mournful sound expressive of suffering or pleading
- any similar mournful sound, esp that made by the wind
- a grumble or complaint
verb
- to utter (words) in a low mournful manner
- intr to make a sound like a moan
- usually intr to grumble or complain (esp in the phrase moan and groan )
Derived Forms
- ˈDzԾԲ, nounadjective
- ˈDzԴڳܱ, adjective
- ˈDzԱ, noun
- ˈDzԾԲly, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- Dz·ڳܱ adjective
- Dz·ڳܱ·ly adverb
- Dz·Բ· adverb
- ܲ·DzԱ adjective
- ܲ·Dz·Բ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of moan1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of moan1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Some of the Russian coverage has taken a mocking tone, with pro-Kremlin NTV saying Trump treated America's allies in Europe as "serfs" who only respond with "moaning".
Neighbors heard moaning from the property and ran outside and found one of the buildings on the property in ruins.
"You had people moaning about toilet rolls," he remembers.
The likes of Ellis Genge might whinge and moan about former pros not understanding what it takes, but unfortunately they do because they have been successful in the past and won trophies.
His moans and groans grow louder, as he writhes on the gurney.
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