squeal

//skwiːl//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
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Verb

squealInfinitive
squealPresent tense
squealedPast tense
squealedPast participle
squealingPresent participle
squealsThird-person singular
1

To make a long, high-pitched cry or noise, typically expressing fear, pain, or excitement.

The children squealed with excitement when they saw the presents.

2

To inform on someone to the police or a person in authority.

He squealed to the police about the robbery.

Noun

squealSingular
squealsPlural
1

A long, high-pitched cry or noise.

The squeal of the brakes startled the pedestrians.

Synonym

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