Antonyms for squeal

Grammar : Verb

Spell : skweel

Phonetic Transcription : skwil

Definition of squeal

Origin : c.1300, probably of imitative origin, similar to Old Norse skvala "to cry out" (see squall (v.)). The sense of "inform on another" is first recorded 1865. The noun is attested from 1747.

verb yell in a loud and high-pitched manner
verb inform on

Example sentences :

There came a squeal of amazement from Aggie, a start of incredulity from Garson.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

When I squeal, Andy, it'll be when there's nothing but the voice left.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

I'll not be trapped this way by her and let her off without a squeal.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

My friend, you get your hands on him, and I'll squeal on him till I'm blue in the face.
Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance

She did not squeal nor shudder, but sat regarding it with gentle pride.
Extract from : « Four Girls and a Compact » by Annie Hamilton Donnell

London might squeal for reprisals, but Boveyhayne never squealed.
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

There was a squeal, and Mr. Green rolled forward into the room.
Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini

Suddenly his breath exploded in what was almost a squeal of delight.
Extract from : « Such Blooming Talk » by L. Major Reynolds

If you squeal, I'm gain' to take yours once—and that'll be enough.
Extract from : « The Foundations (Fourth Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy

It seemed something between the squeal of a pig and the cry of a child.
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, September 28, 1880 » by Various

Synonyms for squeal

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