squeal

verb
UK: /skwiːl/
US: /skwiːl/

  1. To make a loud, high-pitched cry or noise.

    1. The pig began to squeal loudly when it was caught.
    2. I heard the tires squeal as the car stopped suddenly at the intersection.

  2. To complain or protest about something, often in a loud or annoying way.

    1. The children started to squeal about having to go to bed early.
    2. Companies squeal when new regulations affect their profits negatively.

  3. To inform on someone to the police or other authority.

    1. He decided to squeal on his partners in crime to reduce his sentence.
    2. The suspect threatened to squeal if the police didn't offer him protection.

Synonyms

shriek screech yell complain protest inform
squeal noun

  1. A loud, high-pitched cry or noise.

    1. We heard a squeal from the playground during recess.
    2. The brakes made a loud squeal as the bus came to an abrupt halt.

  2. A complaint or protest.

    1. There was a squeal of protest from the audience after the announcement.
    2. The government ignored the squeal from opponents of the new policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "squeal" in English means: To make a loud, high-pitched cry or noise., To complain or protest about something, often in a loud or annoying way., To inform on someone to the police or other authority..

The phonetic transcription of "squeal" is /skwiːl/ in British English and /skwiːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "squeal": shriek, screech, yell, complain, protest, inform.

Example usage of "squeal": "The pig began to squeal loudly when it was caught.". More examples on the page.