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4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Groan \Groan\, v. t. To affect by groans. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Groan \Groan\, n. A low moaning sound; usually, a deep, mournful sound uttered in pain or great distress; sometimes an expression of strong disapprobation; as the remark was received with groans. Such groans of roaring wind and rain. --Shak. The wretched animal heaved forth such groans. --Shak. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Groan \Groan\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Groaned}; p. pr & vb n. {Groaning}.] [OE. gronen granen, granien AS gr?nian, fr the root of grennian to grin. [root]35. See {2d Grin}, and cf {Grunt}.] 1. To give forth a low moaning sound in breathing; to utter a groan, as in pain, in sorrow, or in derision; to moan. For we . . . do groan, being burdened. --2 Cor. v. 4. He heard the groaning of the oak. --Sir W. Scott. 2. To strive after earnestly, as with groans. Nothing but holy, pure, and clear, Or that which groaneth to be so --Herbert. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: groan n : an utterance expressing pain or disapproval [syn: {moan}] v : indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure; "The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets"; "The ancient door soughed when opened" [syn: {moan}, {sough}]
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