Meaning & use
squeals
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Makes a long, high-pitched cry or sound, typically from pain, excitement, or fear.
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The toddler squeals with delight every time the dog enters the room.
Brakes on the old truck squeal loudly whenever it slows down.
A note on using this word
Squeal can also mean to inform on someone to authorities, a sense that originated in criminal slang.
Words with a similar meaning
shrieksscreeches
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Another way to use it
2. verb
Informs on someone, especially to the police (informal).
He squeals on his accomplices the moment he's arrested.
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