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moaning

The correct spelling is moaning.

How to pronounce moaning

verb

Say it like: Moa-nin-g

The correct spelling is moaning. To complain about; to bemoan, to bewail; to mourn. For example: "‘Please don't leave me,’ he moaned."

Usage Examples

‘Please don't leave me,’ he moaned.

the moanings of the wounded men

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To complain about; to bemoan, to bewail; to mourn.
  2. 2.To grieve.
  3. 3.To distress (someone); to sadden.
  4. 4.To make a moan or similar sound.
  5. 5.To say in a moan, or with a moaning voice.

noun

  1. 1.The utterance of a moan.

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