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1
a crying out in grief
- when the underdogs lost the playoffs, the groans of millions of disappointed fans were heard throughout the land
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2
a long low sound indicating pain or grief
- let out a groan when he tried to stand on the sprained ankle
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of groan (Entry 2 of 2)
to utter a moan
- heard someone groaning in pain
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