Synonyms of squawk

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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

Toy keyboard plinks and saxophone squawks spiral over a booming racket of drums in the ether, slyly threatening to collapse, like an elaborate plate-spinning act. — H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026

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

Verb

The squawking plaything can test even Bluey’s patience. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 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