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squealed

VERB

yell in a loud and high-pitched manner

Synonyms

STRONGEST

howl peep rasp screech shriek squawk wail yelp

STRONG

bleat cheep creak grate scream shout shrill yip yowl

WEAK

scream bloody murder

Antonyms

WEAK

conceal hide

VERB

inform on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

squawk

STRONG

betray blab complain protest sing snitch talk tattle tattletale tell

WEAK

rat on sell down the river

Antonyms

STRONG

approve be quiet conceal hide listen praise

Example Sentences

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Lindsie was estranged from her family for years over their suspicion that she had squealed to state and federal officials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Picking up best pop act, Dean squealed "no way" and added: "Pop music is kind of confusing. I don't really know what it means but I think it's about togetherness and making people feel good."

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Children laughed, running laps around toddlers who squealed with delight.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2023

She squealed loudly, dropped the phone receiver, and did a little dance like she had won the lottery.

From Slate • Dec. 12, 2023

Jason showed him the paper, then Wes put him into a playful headlock until he squealed.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton