moan

/moʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

a low, mournful sound, especially one of discontent or pain; a complaint or grievance

“She let out a pitiful moan as she fell to the ground.”

2. verb

to make a low, mournful sound, especially one of discontent or pain; to complain or express discontent

“He began to moan as the pain became unbearable.”

3. verb

to express a feeling of discontent or complaint

“She moaned about the lack of parking spaces in the city.”

4. verb (transitive)

to make a low, mournful sound about something

“He moaned about the state of the economy.”

Synonyms

  • complain
  • groan
  • lament
  • whine

Antonyms

  • cheer
  • laugh
  • rejoice