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Definition moan in American English

moan verb

verb
/moʊn/
1

if someone moans, they make a long low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

Example

James continued to moan loudly as the pain intensified.

Synonyms and related words
keen lament lament
1.1

if something such as the wind moans, it makes a long low sound

Synonyms and related words
babble cluck drone
2

to complain about something in an annoying way

Example

There's no point in moaning and groaning.

Example

Ben was moaning about his job again.

Synonyms and related words
complain mutter lodge
Definition moan in American English