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squeal
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- pronunciation:
- skwil
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a fairly long, loud, shrill sound or cry.
the squeal of tires in a sudden stop- similar words:
- scream, shriek
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| related words: |
bawl, caterwaul, cry, yelp, yowl |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
squeals, squealing, squealed |
| definition 1: |
to emit a squeal.
- similar words:
- scream, shrill
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| definition 2: |
(slang) to inform against one's associates.
- similar words:
- sing, tattle
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| related words: |
bawl, caterwaul, cry, inform, scream, shriek, talk, whine, yelp, yowl |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to utter with a squeal.
- similar words:
- scream
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| related words: |
cry, shriek, yelp |
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| derivation: |
squealer (n.) |
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