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

Cannon said before pretending to jab his arm with a dosage while squealing from the pain and showing his vaccination card. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Toddlers squealed and played, and an older woman cried softly. — Will Freeman, New Yorker, 30 June 2026

Noun

These threatened and endangered species are gentle, curious, and squeal-inducing levels of adorable, making a rare sighting all the more special and memorable. — Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 21 May 2026

The line had swelled into a throng, which broke into a collective squeal as stars Robert Pattinson and Zendaya stepped out of a van to greet the crowd. — Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026