squeals

High-pitched outbursts

Squeals is the plural of squeal—a high-pitched cry or sound, often expressing excitement, fear, or delight: squeals of laughter from the children, the squeals of tires on pavement.

As a verb form, squeals means to make such sounds or, in slang, to inform on someone: He squeals to the cops every time.

sounds

shrieks

Sharp, piercing cries

squeaks · cries · howls · whimpers · whines · piercing · high-pitched · shrills · bleats · chirps

informing

snitch

One who tells authorities

narc · betrayal · traitor · whistleblower · tip-off · confession · leak · expose · witness · testimony

Categories
Opposites
sound type

squealsgrowls

Low threatening vocalizations

grunts · rumbles · roars · bellows · booms

informing/betrayal

squealshides

Conceals or animal skins

conceals · covers up · protects · stonewalls · shields

emotional expression

squealssuppresses

Actively prevents expression

praises · groans · moans · sighs · growls

Phrases
Family

squeal, squealing, squealed, squealer, squealers, squealings

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G