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squeal

noun as in loud and high-pitched yell

verb as in yell in a loud and high-pitched manner

verb as in inform on

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His voice ranged over octaves, from squeals of laughter to a basso profundo of moral righteousness, from whispers of prayer to shouts of joy.

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The tires provide unexpected grip, with predictable traction limits and surprisingly little tire squeal.

For this same reason, tamper your squeals of joy and avoid shining lights if you enter sea caves while kayaking, since animals enjoy cozying up inside.

Joni Ernst made her opponents squeal like pigs on Tuesday night.

In a back room, video poker machines ding and chirp with the occasional squeal of delight from a winner.

Even with all the money in the bank, most Hollywood stars and executives are loathe to squeal to protect their own hide.

Some sound concrete clarion calls, some are like string quartets, some trumpet brazen marches, and some squeal in sheer discord.

From the minute he appears on screen, the women in the Los Angeles theater squeal with delight.

On coming out his skin would be shining like ebony, and he would squeal with pleasure as I rubbed water down his back.

She aint had time fer ter squeal en needer fer ter grunt 'fo' Brer Wolf gobble 'er up.

As he lay in the dark trying to gasp some breath back into his lungs, he could still hear the squeal.

When kicked out she gave a little protesting squeal, but she had an extra curl in her tail that showed how happy she was.

They were ready to fight for their rights and squeal their protests for fair play before they were an hour old.

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On this page you'll find 92 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to squeal, such as: howl, peep, rasp, screech, shriek, and squawk.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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