SQUEAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SQUEAL?

Need another word that means the same as “squeal”? Find 61 synonyms and 30 related words for “squeal” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Squeal” are: screech, scream, shriek, squawk, howl, cry, wail, squall, yawp, yelp, shrill, confess, fink, oink, yowl, yell, cry out, call out, shout, bawl, complain, protest, object, express disapproval, raise objections, make a stand, take a stand, put up a fight, kick, take exception, grouse, grouch, grumble, whine, moan, carp, inform, inform against, inform on, act as an informer, tell tales, tell tales on, sneak, sneak on, report, give away, be disloyal, be disloyal to, sell out, stab in the back

Squeal as a Noun

Definitions of "Squeal" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “squeal” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A high-pitched howl.
• A long, high-pitched cry or noise.

Synonyms of "Squeal" as a noun (11 Words)

cry	A fit of weeping. There was a cry of Silence.
howl	A prolonged wailing noise such as that made by a strong wind. Their howling had no effect.
scream	A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry. He heard the scream of the brakes.
screech	A loud, harsh, squealing noise. A screech of brakes.
shriek	A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry. Shrieks of laughter.
shrill	A shrill sound or cry. The shrill of a smoke detector filled the air.
squall	Sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation. Low clouds and squalls of driving rain.
squawk	The noise of squawking. The squawk of car horns.
wail	A prolonged high-pitched sound. Christopher let out a wail.
yawp	Foolish or noisy talk. The cur did not bark other than a single yawp.
yelp	A sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog. She uttered a yelp as she bumped into a table.

Usage Examples of "Squeal" as a noun

• They drew up with a squeal of brakes.

Squeal as a Verb

Definitions of "Squeal" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “squeal” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Inform on someone to the police or a person in authority.
• Confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure.
• Utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs.
• Make a squeal.
• Say something in a high-pitched, excited tone.
• Complain or protest about something.

Synonyms of "Squeal" as a verb (50 Words)

act as an informer	Behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself.
bawl	Cry loudly. I sat on the couch and bawled my eyes out.
be disloyal	Occupy a certain position or area.
be disloyal to	Have an existence, be extant.
call out	Make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands.
carp	Raise trivial objections.
complain	Express complaints discontent displeasure or unhappiness. Local authorities complained that they lacked sufficient resources.
confess	Of a priest listen to the confession of. He gave himself up after confessing to a priest.
cry	Utter a sudden loud cry. Don t cry it ll be all right.
cry out	Bring into a particular state by crying.
express disapproval	Manifest the effects of (a gene or genetic trait.
fink	Take the place of work of someone on strike. There was no shortage of people willing to fink on their neighbours.
give away	Endure the loss of.
grouch	Show one’s unhappiness or critical attitude. There s not a lot to grouch about.
grouse	Hunt grouse.
grumble	Make complaining remarks or noises under one’s breath. She grumbles when she feels overworked.
howl	Make a howling sound. The coyotes were howling in the desert.
inform	Give someone facts or information tell. He wrote to her informing her of the situation.
inform against	Act as an informer.
inform on	Impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to.
kick	Chiefly in rugby score a goal by a kick. Police kicked down the door.
make a stand	Form by assembling individuals or constituents.
moan	Make a sound resembling a human moan. Passengers moaned about overcrowded coaches.
object	Express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent. She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her with.
oink	Make an oink.
protest	Utter words of protest. Doctors and patients protested against plans to cut services at the hospital.
put up a fight	Formulate in a particular style or language.
raise objections	Raise from a lower to a higher position.
report	Cover an event or subject as a journalist or a reporter. The team reported significant advances in their research.
scream	Turn informer. Get out he screamed.
screech	Make a high pitched screeching noise. The car drove off at speed its tyres screeching.
sell out	Give up for a price or reward.
shout	Prevent someone from speaking or being heard by shouting. The angry mother shouted at the teacher.
shriek	(of something inanimate) make a high-pitched screeching sound. There it is she shrieked.
shrill	Speak or cry with a shrill voice. How dare you she shrilled.
sneak	Move or go in a furtive or stealthy way. He sneaks up on us slyly.
sneak on	To go stealthily or furtively.
squall	Blow in a squall. Sarah was squalling in her crib.
squawk	(of a bird) make a loud, harsh noise. What are you doing she squawked.
stab in the back	Stab or pierce.
take a stand	Be seized or affected in a specified way.
take exception	Make a film or photograph of something.
tell tales	Discern or comprehend.
tell tales on	Express in words.
wail	Utter a wail. The wind wailed and buffeted the timber structure.
whine	Complain in a feeble or petulant way. My legs ache he whined.
yawp	Shout or exclaim hoarsely. The fans screeched yawped and pounded their palms.
yell	Utter or declare in a very loud voice. I yelled to her from the window but she couldn t hear me.
yelp	Utter a yelp. The puppies yelped.
yowl	Utter shrieks, as of cats. Out in the street a cat was yowling.

Usage Examples of "Squeal" as a verb

• She feared they would victimize her for squealing on their pals.
• The girls squealed with delight.
• The bookies only squealed because we beat them.
• ‘Don't you dare!’ she squealed.

Associations of "Squeal" (30 Words)

angry	As if showing violent anger. The wild angry sea.
bawl	A loud, unrestrained shout. I sat on the couch and bawled my eyes out.
bellow	(of a person or animal) emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger. His bellow filled the hallway.
complain	Express complaints discontent displeasure or unhappiness. We all complained bitterly about the food.
creak	A harsh scraping or squeaking sound. The system started to creak.
croon	Say in a soft, low voice. She was crooning to the child.
cry	Bring into a particular state by crying. I can t believe I m crying over something so stupid.
gripe	Secure a boat with gripes. Holidays make no difference to Simon Pat griped.
growl	The sound of growling as made by animals. With a growl of fury he tightened his grip.
grumble	A loud low dull continuous noise. She grumbles when she feels overworked.
hiss	Express disapproval of someone by hissing. Tape hiss.
holler	A small valley between mountains. What was he hollering about.
howl	Make a howling sound. He let out a howl of anguish.
howling	Filled with or characterized by howling. Howling wolves.
loud	Used chiefly as a direction or description in music loud with force. The band played loudly.
resounding	Unmistakable; emphatic. A resounding smack across the face.
roar	(of a lion or other large wild animal) utter a full, deep, prolonged cry. Swindon roared back with two goals.
rumble	Utter in a deep, resonant voice. It wouldn t need a genius to rumble my little game.
screech	Make a high pitched screeching noise. A screech of brakes.
shout	Prevent someone from speaking or being heard by shouting. He was shouted down as he tried to explain the decision.
shriek	A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream. There it is she shrieked.
snarl	Make a snarling noise or move with a snarling noise. The dog snarled at the boy.
squawk	The noise of squawking. With a startled squawk the rook flew off.
squelch	A circuit that suppresses the output of a radio receiver if the signal strength falls below a certain level. The squelch of their feet.
thunder	Thunder sounds. You can hear the thunder of the falls in the distance.
wail	Utter a wail. She wailed with pain.
whimper	A whimpering sound. He s not dead is he she whimpered.
whine	Talk in a tearful manner. There was a hint of a whine in Anna s voice.
whinny	Of a horse make a whinny. The pony whinnied and tossed his head happily.
yell	Shout in a loud, sharp way. A yell of pain.