squeal
/skwil/
verb
- To make a long, high-pitched cry or sound, like a pig or a frightened animal.
- The pig squealed loudly when it saw the farmer with food.
- The children squealed with delight on the roller coaster.
- The car's tires squealed as it rounded the corner.
- To inform on someone or reveal a secret, especially to the police or an authority.
- He refused to squeal even under pressure.
- Don't squeal to the teacher about our prank.
- The thief squealed on his partners to get a lighter sentence.
Antonyms
noun
- A long, high-pitched cry or sound.
- We heard a loud squeal from the pigpen.
- Her squeal of joy echoed through the house.
- The brakes let out a terrible squeal.