groaned
Made weary sound
Groaned is the past tense of groan, a deep sound made in the throat that typically expresses pain, displeasure, or weariness.
He groaned when he saw the pile of paperwork on his desk.
People groan at bad jokes, from physical exertion, or when confronted with unwelcome news.
Objects can also be said to have groaned when they make similar low, creaking sounds under strain: The old floorboards groaned beneath our feet.
Exhaled expressively
- mutteredSpoke barely audibly
- complainedVoiced a grievance
- protestedExpressed strong disagreement
- grumbledComplained in low tones
exasperated · irritated · annoyed · vexed · impatient · aggravated · dismayed · displeased
Utterly depleted of energy
- fatiguedDrained of energy
- wearyDeeply tired, spent
- drainedEmptied of resources
- slumpedSank or drooped heavily
collapsed · sighed · trudged · dragged · spent · overworked · overwhelmed · burned out
Exhaled expressively
- exhaledBreathed out air
- relaxedFree of stress
- unburdenedFreed from a load
- releasedSet free from confinement
eased · closed eyes · let out · finally · gratefully · contentedly
Made a stiff sound
- strainedUnder uncomfortable tension
- saggedSank under pressure
- buckledFailed under stress
- bentCurved; also dishonest
bowed · stressed · weighted · burdened · timbers · floorboards · hinges · rafters
Reflexive recoil from distress
- grimaceTwisted expression of displeasure
- achePersistent dull discomfort
- throbBeat with intensity
- whimperQuiet, plaintive cry
wail · grunt · cry · agony · suffering · soreness · twinge · pang
Regarded with terror
- reluctantUnwilling to act
- cringedRecoiled from disgust
- anticipatedExpected in advance
- bracedSteadied against force
resigned · winced · apprehensive · dismayed · eye-rolled · inwardly · audibly · theatrically
sighed
Exhaled expressively
- mutteredSpoke barely audibly
- complainedVoiced a grievance
- protestedExpressed strong disagreement
grumbled · exasperated · irritated · annoyed · vexed · impatient · aggravated · dismayed · displeased · eye-rolled
exhausted
Utterly depleted of energy
slumped · collapsed · sighed · trudged · dragged · spent · overworked · overwhelmed · burned out · listless
sighed
Exhaled expressively
- exhaledBreathed out air
- relaxedFree of stress
- unburdenedFreed from a load
released · eased · closed eyes · let out · finally · gratefully · contentedly
creaked
Made a stiff sound
bent · bowed · stressed · weighted · burdened · timbers · floorboards · hinges · rafters · joists
wince
Reflexive recoil from distress
whimper · wail · grunt · cry · agony · suffering · soreness · twinge · pang · cringe
dreaded
Regarded with terror
- reluctantUnwilling to act
- cringedRecoiled from disgust
- anticipatedExpected in advance
braced · resigned · winced · apprehensive · dismayed · eye-rolled · inwardly · audibly · theatrically · collective
groanedcheered
Expressed vocal support
rejoiced · applauded · celebrated · exulted · complimented
- groaning boardFood-laden feast table