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View usage for: (skwiːl) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense squeals, present participle squealing, past tense, past participle squealedverbIf someone or something squeals, they make a long, high-pitched sound. Jennifer squealed with delight and hugged me. [VERB + with] The car's tires squealed again as it sped around the corner. [VERB] [Also VERB with quote ]Synonyms: scream, yell, shriek, screech More Synonyms of squeal Squeal is also a noun. At that moment there was a squeal of brakes and the angry blowing of a car horn. More Synonyms of squeal squeal in British English (skwiːl) noun1. a high shrill yelp, as of pain 2. a screaming sound, as of tyres when a car brakes suddenly verb3. to utter a squeal or with a squeal 4. (intransitive) slang to confess information about another 5. (intransitive) informal, mainly British to complain or protest loudly Derived forms squealer (ˈsquealer) noun Word origin C13 squelen, of imitative origin squeal in American English (skwil) verb intransitive1. to utter or make a long, shrill cry or sound 2. Slang to act as an informer; betray a secret often with on noun4. a long, shrill cry or sound Derived forms squealer (ˈsquealer) noun Word origin ME squelen, prob. akin to ON skvala, to cry out, yell < IE * (s)kwel-, var. of base * kel- > L calare, to cry out, clamor, a cry More idioms containingsqueal squeal like a stuck pig Examples of 'squeal' in a sentencesqueal British English: squeal VERB If someone or something squeals, they make a long, high sound. She squealed with delight and hugged me. - American English: squeal
- Brazilian Portuguese: guinchar
- Chinese: 发出长而尖的声音
- European Spanish: chillar
- French: pousser des cris perçants
- German: quietschen
- Italian: strillare
- Japanese: キーキーいう
- Korean: 비명을 지르다
- European Portuguese: guinchar
- Latin American Spanish: chillar
Chinese translation of 'squeal' vi - [person]
发(發)出长(長)而尖的叫声(聲) (fāchū cháng ér jiān de jiàoshēng) - [brakes, tyres]
发(發)出尖锐(銳)刺耳声(聲) (fāchū jiānruì cì'ěr shēng)
n (c) - [of person]
尖叫声(聲) (jiānjiàoshēng) - [of brakes, tyres]
刺耳声(聲) (cì'ěrshēng)
Definition to make a squeal Jennifer squealed with delight and hugged me. Definition to complain loudly (informal British) They went squealing to the European Commission. Synonyms kick up a fuss (informal) Definition to inform on someone to the police (slang) There was no question of squealing to the police. Synonyms inform on sing (slang, mainly US) peach (slang) tell all snitch (slang) rat on (informal) sell (someone) down the river (informal) blow the gaff (British, slang) spill your guts (slang) dob in (Australian, slang) Definition a long high-pitched yelp the squeal of pigletsAt that moment there was a squeal of brakes. Additional synonymsDefinition to hand over or expose (one's nation, friend, etc.) treacherously to an enemy He might be seen as having betrayed his mother. Synonyms be disloyal to, break with, grass on (British, slang), dob in (Australian, slang), double-cross (informal), stab in the back, be unfaithful to, sell down the river (informal), grass up (slang), shop (slang, British), put the finger on (informal), inform on or against, sell out (informal), be treacherous to Definition to divulge (secrets) indiscreetly Don't blab about your plans until you are ready to make an announcement. Synonyms tell all, tell, gossip, spill the beans (informal), sing (slang, US), tattle, open your mouth, let the cat out of the bag, blow the gaff (British, slang), spill your guts (slang) Definition to inform on (someone) to the police or some other authority The other inmates accused him of grassing.I'd never grass on a mate. Synonyms inform on, shop (slang, British), betray, denounce, snitch (slang), sing (slang, US), give away, rat on (informal), sell (someone) down the river (informal), dob in (Australian, slang) Additional synonymsDefinition to grumble or complain I used to moan if I didn't get at least 8 hours' sleep. Synonyms grumble, complain, groan (informal), whine, beef (slang), carp, bitch (slang), grouse, gripe (informal), whinge (informal), bleat, moan and groan, grouch (informal) Women 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 She was screeching at them. Synonyms shriek, scream, yell, howl, call out, wail, bellow, squeal, holler, caterwaulDefinition a shrill or high-pitched sound or cry The figure gave a screech. Synonyms cry, scream, shriek, squeal, squawk, yelpDefinition to inform on (someone), esp. to the police Fraudsters are often shopped by honest friends and neighbours. Synonyms betray, grass on (British, slang), inform on or against, sell out (informal), double-cross (informal), stab in the back, sell down the river (informal), grass up (slang), put the finger on (informal), dob in (Australian, slang) Definition to utter (words or sounds) in a high-pitched tone She shrieked and leapt from the bed. Synonyms scream, cry, yell, howl, wail, whoop, screech, squeal, hollerDefinition a high-pitched scream a shriek of joy Synonyms scream, cry, yell, howl, wail, whoop, screech, squeal, hollerDefinition to act as an informer Synonyms inform (on), shop (slang, British), grass (British, slang), rat (on) (informal), betray, turn in (informal), peach (slang), squeal (slang), tell all, blow the whistle (on) (informal), fink (on) (slang, US), spill the beans (informal), spill your guts (slang) Definition to give away a secret He was ready to spill the beans about the whole affair. Synonyms blab, inform, squeal (slang), tell all, shop (slang, British), sing (slang, US), split (slang), grass (British, slang), give the game away, tattle, let the cat out of the bag, blow the gaff (British, slang), talk out of turn, spill your guts (slang), betray a secret He squawked that the deal was a double cross. Synonyms complain, protest, squeal (informal, British), kick up a fuss (informal), raise Cain (slang) Additional synonymsDefinition to utter a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain or sorrow She began to wail that she was hungry. Synonyms scream, cry, yell, howl, shriek, screech, yelpDefinition 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 to shout, scream, or cheer in a loud or piercing way He was out there shouting and yelling. Synonyms scream, shout, cry out, howl, call out, wail, shriek, screech, squeal, bawl, holler (informal), yelp, call at the top of your voice 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, squealDefinition a sharp or high-pitched cry of pain She gave a yelp of pain. Synonyms cry, shout, scream, yell, wail, screech, squeal |