interjection as in strong fondness

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groan, recoil, wince

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Example Sentences

Example:John groaned in frustration when he saw the homework on the table.

Definition:to express pain, disagreement, or disappointment by a prolonged, low sound

From groan

Example:She recoiled in horror when faced with the lifeless body.

Definition:to spring back or draw back in horror or disgust

From recoil

Example:He winced when he saw the needle.

Definition:to draw the face into a painful, incurious, or annoyed expression

From wince