Definition of Squeal

1. Verb. Utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs. "The meadows squeal with animals "

Exact synonyms: Oink
Generic synonyms: Emit, Let Loose, Let Out, Utter
Derivative terms: Squealer

2. Noun. A high-pitched howl.
Generic synonyms: Howl

3. Verb. Confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure.
Exact synonyms: Confess, Fink
Generic synonyms: Acknowledge, Admit
Derivative terms: Confession, Confession, Confessor, Fink, Squealer

Definition of Squeal

1. v. i. To cry with a sharp, shrill, prolonged sound, as certain animals do, indicating want, displeasure, or pain.

2. n. A shrill, somewhat prolonged cry.

Definition of Squeal

1. Noun. A high-pitched sound, as a scream of a child, or noisy worn-down brake pads. ¹

2. Verb. To scream by making a shrill, prolonged sound. ¹

3. Verb. To give sensitive information about someone to a third party; to rat on someone. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Squeal

1. to utter a sharp, shrill cry [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Squeal

squeaker
squeakers
squeakier
squeakiest
squeakily
squeakiness
squeaking
squeakingly
squeaks
squeaky
squeaky-clean
squeaky bum time
squeaky clean
squeaky wheel
squeaky wheel gets the grease
squeal (current term)
squeal like a stuck pig
squealed
squealer
squealers
squealing
squealingly
squealling
squeals
squeamish
squeamishly
squeamishness
squeamishnesses
squeamous
squeasy

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