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Squeal

Squeal Meaning & Definition
Squeal Definition And Meaning

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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