squealing Definition
- 1making a high-pitched sound or cry
- 2informing on someone to the authorities
Using squealing: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "squealing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The children were squealing with delight as they played in the park.
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The pig was squealing loudly as it was being taken to the slaughterhouse.
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He was caught squealing on his accomplices to the police.
squealing Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: squealing in Brief
The verb 'squealing' [skwiːlɪŋ] refers to making a high-pitched sound or cry, such as children playing in the park. It can also mean informing on someone to the authorities, as in 'He was caught squealing on his accomplices to the police.' Synonyms include 'screaming,' 'yelling,' and 'shrieking,' while informal equivalents are 'ratting out' and 'snitching.'
