groaning

verb

  1. To utter a deep moan indicative of pain, grief, or annoyance

    "groaned when she saw the bill"

  2. To make a harsh sound (as of creaking) under sudden or prolonged strain

    "The chair groaned under his weight."

  3. To utter or express with groaning

    "groaned their despair"

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