moan

//məʊn//
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Noun

moanSingular
1

A long, low sound expressing physical or emotional suffering, pain, or pleasure.

She let out a moan of pain when she twisted her ankle.

2

An informal complaint or grumble about something.

She always has a moan about the weather.

Synonym

Verb

moanInfinitive
moanPresent tense
moanedPast tense
moanedPast participle
moaningPresent participle
moansThird-person singular
1

To make a long, low sound expressing pain, suffering, or pleasure.

She moaned in pain after falling down the stairs.

2

To complain or grumble about something in a persistent or annoying way.

He's always moaning about the weather.

Antonym

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