What is "moan" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does moan mean in English? Meaning of moan definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "moan" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "moan": an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

Noun

  • Meaning: an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
  • Synonyms: groan moan
  • Hypernyms: utterance vocalization
  • Pronunciation in US: /moʊn/

    Meaning of "moan": indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

    Verb

  • Meaning: indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
  • Example: The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets The ancient door soughed when opened
  • Synonyms: groan moan
  • Hypernyms: emit let loose let out utter
  • Pronunciation in US: /moʊn/

  • Adjective: a low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure
  • Synonyms:

    gripe, sigh, sob, whine, wail, cry, grouse, beef, lament, grumble, lamentation, plaint, sob, wail, sigh, carp, grumble, gripe, mourn, grieve, bewail, grouse, lament, whine, bemoan, keen, deplore,

    Antonyms:

    compliment, praise, gloat, please, be happy,

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    moan in English: moan
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