Synonyms of squeaking

squeaking 1 of 2

adjective

as in shrill

having a high musical pitch or range

a baby bird making little squeaking cries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shrill
• whistling
• shrieking
• squeaky
• screeching
• high-pitched
• treble
• piping
• nasal
• tinny
• thin
• penetrating
• squealing
• earsplitting
• strident
• piercing
• peeping
• sharp
• whiny
• whining
• yelping
• yapping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• low
• bass
• deep
• grave
• hoarse
• throaty
• rough
• husky
• smoky
• gruff

squeaking

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verb

present participle of squeak

as in talking

to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities

one of the robbers eventually squeaked about the others

Synonyms & Similar Words

• talking
• squealing
• informing
• singing
• telling (on)
• snitching
• splitting (on)
• finking
• ratting (on)
• grassing (on)
• betraying
• dropping a dime (on)
• selling (out)
• turning in
• giving away
• tattling
• backstabbing
• crossing
• blabbing
• tipping (off)
• double-crossing
• two-timing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of squeaking

Verb

So everyone’s just barely squeaking by. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026

But in early June last year, the Red Sox entered a series in New York at 30-34, nine games behind the first-place Yankees, before going 10-3 in their next 13 games, finishing the year on a 59-39 run and squeaking into the playoffs. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 6 June 2026

The bird appears to enjoy the flight and can be heard squeaking from inside the cabin. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026

And the offense did just enough, squeaking past the Steelers and Patriots. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026

After squeaking out one-run victories over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday and Sunday – games that taxed the bullpen and stressed their fans – this one was comfortable from the fourth inning. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026

Jared Wright fired off the rush, squeaking a shot through Saros. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026

The Illini remember all to well squeaking out a 6-point victory in a Top 20 matchup in Iowa City in January. — Ryan Baker, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026

Spray it on a squeaking door hinge, drawer, or otherwise to make opening and closing it smoother and quieter. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026