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squeal

[skwiːl]

squeal Definition

  • 1to make a long, high-pitched sound or cry
  • 2to give away information about someone or something to the authorities or other people

Using squeal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "squeal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The piglet squealed loudly when it was picked up.

  • Example

    The children squealed with delight on the roller coaster.

  • Example

    He squealed on his accomplices to get a lighter sentence.

  • Example

    The informant squealed to the police about the drug deal.

squeal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for squeal

Phrases with squeal

  • to scream or cry out in pain or fear, often in a loud and high-pitched manner

    Example

    When he fell off the ladder, he hit the ground hard and started to squeal like a stuck pig.

  • to tell someone in authority about something wrong or illegal that another person has done

    Example

    He threatened to squeal on me if I didn't give him what he wanted.

  • to laugh very loudly and uncontrollably

    Example

    The comedian's jokes were so funny that the audience was squealing with laughter.

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Summary: squeal in Brief

The verb 'squeal' [skwiːl] means to make a high-pitched sound or cry, as well as to give away information about someone or something to the authorities or others. Examples of its use include 'The piglet squealed loudly when it was picked up,' and 'He squealed on his accomplices to get a lighter sentence.' Phrases include 'squeal like a stuck pig,' denoting screaming or crying out in pain or fear, and 'squeal with laughter,' meaning to laugh uncontrollably.

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