squeal meaning

squeal as a verb

1. utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs

   Synonyms: oink

   Type of: utter

   Related forms: squealer

2. confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

   Synonyms: confess, fink

   Type of: admit

   Related forms: squealer

squeal as a noun

1. a high-pitched howl

   Type of: howl

squeal in a sentence

• A black limo rounded the corner with a squeal of tires.
• Vladimir ran up to Mom with an ear-piercing squeal.
• The machine squealed for lack of oil.
• Daniel could only squeal with happiness.
• The car's tires squealed, leaving behind dark tire marks.

How to pronounce squeal

squeal is pronounced /skwil/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with squeal

• feel
• deal
• real
• appeal
• seal
• wheel
• ideal
• reel
• steal
• steel
• heal
• heel
• zeal
• repeal
• reveal
• conceal
• meal
• peal
• peel
• kneel
• ordeal
• reseal
• unreal
• congeal