groan
/ˈɡɹoʊ̯n/ noun C1- A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief. · let out a groan
- A low, guttural sound uttered in frustration, disapproval, or ecstasy.
- A low creaking sound from applied pressure or weight.
Plural groans
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Fernand closed his eyes, a burning sensation passed across his brow, and he was compelled to support himself by the table to prevent his falling from his chair; but in spite of all his efforts, he could not refrain from uttering a deep groan, which, however, was lost amid the noisy felicitations of the company.
When she had finished her meal, and was about to go back to the road of yellow brick, she was startled to hear a deep groan near by.
Just then another groan reached their ears, and the sound seemed to come from behind them.
“Did you groan?” asked Dorothy.
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