groan — Defs

01 v. i. To give forth a low, moaning sound in breathing; to utter a groan, as in pain, in sorrow, or in derision; to moan.

imp. & p. p. Groaned; p. pr. & vb. n. Groaning

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.

02 v. t. To affect by groans.

03 n. A low, moaning sound; usually, a deep, mournful sound uttered in pain or great distress; sometimes, an expression of strong disapprobation;…

1.
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.