Definition of Moan

1. Verb. Indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure. "The meadows moan with animals "; "The ancient door soughed when opened"

Exact synonyms: Groan
Generic synonyms: Emit, Let Loose, Let Out, Utter
Derivative terms: Groan, Groaner, Moaner

2. Noun. An utterance expressing pain or disapproval.
Exact synonyms: Groan
Generic synonyms: Utterance, Vocalization
Derivative terms: Groan

Definition of Moan

1. v. i. To make a low prolonged sound of grief or pain, whether articulate or not; to groan softly and continuously.

2. v. t. To bewail audibly; to lament.

3. n. A low prolonged sound, articulate or not, indicative of pain or of grief; a low groan.

Definition of Moan

1. Noun. a low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure ¹

2. Verb. to make a moan or similar sound ¹

3. Verb. to complain ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Moan

1. to utter a low, mournful sound [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Moan

1. 1. To bewail audibly; to lament. "Ye floods, ye woods, ye echoes, moan My dear Columbo, dead and gone." (Prior) 2. To afflict; to distress. "Which infinitely moans me." (Beau. & Fl) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Moan

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mnemonizations
mnemons
mnemotechnic
mnemotechnical
mnemotechnically
mnemotechny
mnestic
mnss blood-group system
mnt
mo'
mo-ped
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moabi
moai
moan (current term)
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moaning dove
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