Groan and Shriek

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Groan noun - A long low sound indicating pain or grief.

Usage example: let out a groan when he tried to stand on the sprained ankle

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Shriek and groan are semantically related in creak topic. In some cases you can use "Shriek" instead the word "Groan" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: groaned, groaning

Shriek noun - Sharp piercing cry.

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Groan and shriek are semantically related in creak topic. Sometimes you can use "Groan" instead the word "Shriek" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: shrieked, shrieking

low	low groan	low shriek
long	long groan	long shriek
brief	brief groan	brief shriek
loud	loud groan	loud shriek
Other adjectives: monstrous, mechanical, annoyed, incoherent, anguished, high-pitched, electronic.

groan time

shriek time

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