Associations to the word «Groan»
Noun
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
GROAN, noun. A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.
GROAN, noun. A low, guttural sound uttered in frustration or disapproval.
GROAN, verb. To make a groan.
GROAN, verb. (obsolete) To strive after earnestly, as if with groans.
Dictionary definition
GROAN, noun. An utterance expressing pain or disapproval.
GROAN, verb. Indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure; "The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets"; "The ancient door soughed when opened".
Wise words
The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as
effective as a rightly timed pause.