About The Word Squeal
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Squeal
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What's The Definition Of Squeal?
[n] a high-pitched howl
[v] confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure [v] utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs Synonyms | Synonyms for Squeal: confess | oink | shrive Related Terms | Find terms related to Squeal: See Also | acknowledge | admit | emit | howl | let loose | let out | utter Squeal In Webster's Dictionary \Squeal\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Squealed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Squealing}.] [Of Scand. origin; cf. Sw. sqv["a]la, Norw.
skvella. Cf. {Squeak}, {Squall}.]
1. To cry with a sharp, shrill, prolonged sound, as certain
animals do, indicating want, displeasure, or pain.
2. To turn informer; to betray a secret. [Slang]
\Squeal\, n. A shrill, somewhat prolonged cry. |
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