Groan

Synonyms of groan

• grumble
• whine
• moan

Antonyms of groan

• praise
• applaud
• cheer

Collocations of groan

loud groan

Frequency: 70 %

He let out a loud groan when he saw the mess in the kitchen.

audible groan

Frequency: 60 %

The pain was so intense that he let out an audible groan.

disappointed groan

Frequency: 50 %

There was a disappointed groan when they realized the event was canceled.

collective groan

Frequency: 45 %

The announcement was met with a collective groan from the audience.

Idiomatic Expressions for groan

• Phrase: groan and moan
  Meaning: to complain or express dissatisfaction in a dramatic or exaggerated way
  Usage: She always groans and moans about having to work late, but she never actually does anything to change it.