gemec — meaning in English

English meaning

• groan noun A low, drawn-out sound made when someone is in pain, upset, or annoyed.
• moan noun A low, drawn-out sound expressing pain, sadness, or pleasure.
• wail verb To cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.
• whimper verb To cry or make small, weak, broken sounds, usually from pain, fear, or distress.
• whine verb To complain in an annoying, high-pitched or self-pitying way.

Senses

gemec is used for these senses in English:

• groan A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.
• moan A low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure.
• wail A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. [from 15th c.]
• whimper A low intermittent sob.
• whine A long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.

groan — full definition

1. noun A low, drawn-out sound made when someone is in pain, upset, or annoyed.
2. verb To make this kind of low, unhappy sound.

moan — full definition

1. noun A low, drawn-out sound expressing pain, sadness, or pleasure.
2. verb To make such a sound.
3. verb To complain, especially persistently or about small things.

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