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View usage for: (skwɔːk) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense squawks, present participle squawking, past tense, past participle squawked1. verbWhen a bird squawks, it makes a loud harsh noise. I threw pebbles at the hens, and that made them jump and squawk. [VERB] Synonyms: cry, crow, screech, hoot More Synonyms of squawk Squawk is also a noun. A mallard suddenly took wing, rising steeply into the air with an angry squawk. 2. verbIf a person squawks, they complain loudly, often in a high-pitched, harsh tone. [informal] Mr Arbor squawked that the deal was a double-cross. [VERB that] 'Wait for me!' Melanie squawked. 'I'm not staying here alone.' [VERB with quote] [Also VERB]Synonyms: complain, protest, squeal [informal, mainly British], kick up a fuss [informal] More Synonyms of squawk Squawk is also a noun. She gave a loud squawk when the water was poured on her. More Synonyms of squawk squawk in British English (skwɔːk) noun1. a loud raucous cry; screech 2. informal a loud complaint or protest verb3. to utter a squawk or with a squawk 4. (intransitive) informal to complain loudly Derived forms squawker (ˈsquawker) noun Word origin C19: of imitative origin squawk in American English (skwɔk) verb intransitive1. to utter a loud, harsh cry, as a parrot or chicken 2. US, Informal to complain or protest, esp. in a loud or raucous voice noun5. US, Informal a loud, raucous complaint or protest 6. US the black-crowned night heron Derived forms squawker (ˈsquawker) noun Synonyms of 'squawk'cry, crow, screech, hoot complain, protest, squeal, kick up a fuss cry, crow, screech, hoot scream, cry, yell, wail More Synonyms of squawk Definition to make a squawk I threw pebbles at the hens, and that made them jump and squawk. (informal) He squawked that the deal was a double cross. Synonyms kick up a fuss (informal) raise Cain (slang) Definition a loud harsh cry, esp. one made by a bird rising steeply into the air with an angry squawk Definition a loud harsh cry, esp. one made by a bird She gave a loud squawk when the water was poured on her. Additional synonymsDefinition (of a hen) to squawk with shrill broken notes Synonyms squawk, crow, cluck Definition (of a cock) to utter a shrill squawking sound The cock crows and the dawn chorus begins. Synonyms squawk, cry, screechDefinition to make a hoot Out in the garden an owl hooted suddenly. Synonyms cry, call, screech, tu-whit tu-whoo - squash
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Additional synonymsDefinition the cry of an owl the hoots of night birds Synonyms cry, shout, howl, scream, shriek, whoopWomen took to the streets to protest against the arrests. Synonyms object, demonstrate, oppose, complain, disagree, cry out, disapprove, say no to, demur, take exception, remonstrate (formal), kick against (informal), expostulate, take up the cudgels, express disapproval Definition to utter a shrill cry A macaw screeched at him from its perch. Definition a shrill or high-pitched sound or cry The figure gave a screech. Synonyms cry, scream, shriek, squeal, squawk, yelpDefinition a high-pitched scream a shriek of joy Synonyms scream, cry, yell, howl, wail, whoop, screech, squeal, hollerDefinition to complain loudly They went squealing to the European Commission. Synonyms complain, protest, moan (informal), squawk (informal), kick up a fuss (informal) Definition a long high-pitched yelp the squeal of pigletsAt that moment there was a squeal of brakes. Synonyms scream, shriek, screech, yell, scream, wail, yelp, yowlDefinition a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain or sorrow Wails of grief were heard as visitors filed past the site of the disaster. Synonyms cry, moan, sob, howl, keening, lament, bawl, lamentation, yowl, ululation, weeping Definition a loud piercing cry of pain, anger, or fear He let out a yell. Synonyms scream, cry, shout, roar, howl, shriek, whoop, screech, squeal, holler (informal), yelp, yowlDefinition to utter a sharp or high-pitched cry of pain wrenching my ankle so hard that I yelped in pain Synonyms cry, shout, scream, yell, wail, screech, squealAdditional synonymsDefinition a sharp or high-pitched cry of pain She gave a yelp of pain. Synonyms cry, shout, scream, yell, wail, screech, squeal |