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squeal

Entry Word:: squeal
Function:: verb

Text: 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>Synonymsinform, snitch, talk, tellRelated Wordsbetray, give away, rat (on), turn in; blab, tattle; tip (off) 2 to cry out loudly and emotionally<the child squealed with frustration>— see scream

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