Moan — synonyms, definition

1. moan (Noun)

bellow complaint cry cry of distress dirge elegy groan grunt howl lament lamentation monody supplication wail yell yowl

moan (Noun) — An utterance expressing pain or disapproval.

utterance vocalization

2. moan (Verb)

bawl bay bellyache bemoan bewail bitch blubber breathe caterwaul complain cry fuss gasp gripe groan grouch grouse grumble hoot howl • • •

moan (Verb) — Indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure. ex. "The students moaned when the professor got out the exam booklets"

moan (Verb) — Show one's unhappiness or critical attitude. ex. "We moaned about the increased work load"

moan (Verb) — Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness. ex. "My mother moans all day"

emit let loose let out utter Crab backbite beef bellyache bemoan bewail bitch bleat chunter croak deplore gnarl gripe grizzle grouse grumble hen-peck holler inveigh lament • • •

3. moan (n/v)

murmur rustle shriek sough wail whisper whistle