Answer:

groaned

AnswerCrossword Clue
GROANEDMade a sound expressive of stress
GROANEDReacted to a pun, perhaps
GROANEDResponded to a bad joke
GROANEDReacted to a pun
GROANEDBetrayed overloading
GROANEDCreaked.
GROANEDMade noises like wrestlers.
GROANEDUttered sounds of dismay.
GROANEDExpressed grief.
GROANEDMade a pained sound
GROANEDMoaned mate