Synonyms of squawk

squawk 1 of 2

noun

as in whine

an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment

if we don't receive any squawks, we can assume the change was acceptable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whine
• moan
• complaint
• fuss
• bitch
• grievance
• lament
• whimper
• wail
• grumble
• bleat
• murmur
• grouse
• holler
• gripe
• carp
• whinge
• yammer
• beef
• protest
• objection
• plaint
• kvetch
• grouch
• miserere
• quibble
• demur
• challenge
• expostulation
• remonstrance
• stink
• kick
• niggle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praise
• compliment
• commendation
• applause
• approval
• acclaim
• plaudit
• sanction
• endorsement

squawk

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verb

ˈskwȯk 

as in to complain

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

she squawked on for hours about how salespeople were always rude to her

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of squawk

Noun

This caused crews to declare an emergency squawk 7700 — an international distress code. — Colson Thayer, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025

There are times when squawk is not used to communicate aircraft information, like during military operations. — Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 15 Dec. 2025

Verb

On a recent day, a flock of some 30 were perched in the distance — scattering when a pair of squawking oystercatchers alerted them to visitors. — ABC News, 30 May 2026

The filmmaker shows a strong handle over the film’s fanciful tone and fitfully filthy sense of humor, and he’s credited with composing the film’s score full of squawking brass instruments and skittish strings in addition to writing, directing and editing. — Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026