Synonyms of squeal

squeal 1 of 2

verb

ˈskwēl 

1

as in to talk

to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities

that stool pigeon squealed to the police about the whole smuggling operation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• talk
• squeak
• inform
• tell (on)
• snitch
• sing
• fink
• split (on)
• grass (on)
• rat (on)
• betray
• drop a dime (on)
• sell (out)
• turn in
• give away
• tattle
• tip (off)
• blab
• two-time
• cross
• double-cross
• backstab

2

as in to shriek

to cry out loudly and emotionally

the child squealed with frustration

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shriek
• scream
• yell
• howl
• cry
• screech
• shrill
• yelp
• squall
• shout
• wail
• squawk
• keen
• bawl
• caterwaul
• bay
• yowl
• holler
• thunder
• yawp
• vociferate
• call

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• whisper
• murmur
• mutter

3

as in to complain

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

hoped that a DVD player in the backseat would keep the kids from squealing about long car rides

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complain
• scream
• whine
• moan
• mutter
• growl
• grumble
• worry
• squawk
• whimper
• cry
• kick
• bitch
• wail
• murmur
• holler
• bleat
• nag
• inveigh
• grouse
• gripe
• whinge
• keen
• caterwaul
• beef
• repine
• yowl
• croak
• yammer
• kvetch
• bellyache
• fuss
• carp
• kick up a fuss
• yawp
• crab
• protest
• grizzle
• grouch
• sob
• grump
• maunder
• object (to)
• quarrel (with)
• quibble
• cavil
• fret
• lament
• blubber
• bewail
• stew
• bemoan
• deplore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• delight
• rejoice
• accept
• take
• tolerate
• endure
• bear
• crow
• cheer
• applaud
• countenance
• commend

squeal

2 of 2

noun

as in screech

Related Words

• screech
• squeak
• squawk
• roar
• chirp
• yelp
• cackle
• howl
• cluck
• grunt
• yowl
• bark
• whinny
• caterwaul
• honk
• coo
• bleat
• peep
• croak
• yip
• bray
• bellow
• moo
• meow
• caw
• crow
• low
• yap
• neigh
• trumpet
• hoot
• mew
• quack
• oink
• calling
• squall
• blat
• bay
• crake
• cheep
• twitter
• cry
• tu-whit tu-whoo
• call
• note

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of squeal

Verb

There are also, naturally, Easter eggs and appearances from several of the TV show’s recurring characters and deep-cut references and lots of stuff that will make the true heads squeal. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026

There were no odd noises or squealing bearings to indicate the fan was having trouble. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026

Noun

Even in the midst of that sweltering Lagos day of thumping car music and raucous engines and the truck that honked at her for dancing too close, Miriam’s squeal stood out, a siren. — ‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026

Nearly in sync, a third emerges, prompting a chorus of uncontrolled squeals and giddy laughter. — Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026