he emitted a groan
1groan — groaner, n. groaningly, adv. /grohn/, n. 1. a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief: the groans of dying soldiers. 2. a deep, inarticulate sound uttered in derision, disapproval, desire, etc. 3. a deep grating or creaking sound due to a… …
2emit — transitive verb (emitted; emitting) Etymology: Latin emittere to send out, from e + mittere to send Date: 1598 1. a. to throw or give off or out (as light or heat) b. to send out ; eject 2. a. to issue with authority; …
