·vt To affect by groans.
II. Groan ·vi To strive after earnestly, as with groans.
III. Groan ·vi To give forth a low, moaning sound in breathing; to utter a groan, as in pain, in sorrow, or in derision; to Moan.
IV. Groan ·noun 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.