Look at the cloud, how it cries like a grieving man. Thunder moans like a lover with a broken heart. Now and then the sun peeks from behind the clouds like a prisoner hiding from the guard.
Source: tatoeba (3040964)
Moans
Synonyms for "moans" (8 found)
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11 entriesaudible moanaudible moanslow moanlow moansmoans of painmoans of pleasurepainful moanpainful moanspleasurable moansoft moansoft moans
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Both hands are labouring the fierce knots to pull; / black gore and slime his sacred wreaths distain. / Loud are his moans.
Source: tatoeba (6814589)
Scarce spake I, suddenly the bays divine / shook, and a trembling seized the temple door. / The mountain heaves, and from the opening shrine / loud moans the tripod. Prostrate on the floor / we her a voice:
Source: tatoeba (6970147)
Stefan heard the moans again.
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