Entry Word: squeal

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to give information (as to the authorities) about anotherʼs improper or unlawful activities <as soon as the stool pigeon got to the police station, he squealed to the police about the whole smuggling operation>

Synonyms inform, snitch, talk, tell

Related Words betray, give away, rat (on), turn in; blab, tattle; tip (off)

2 to cry out loudly and emotionally <the child squealed with frustration> — see scream