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

Each of its elements began, long ago, in the loamy earth, hatching and creeping or slipping, slick and squealing, from the womb of the mind. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

Video shot by OnScene TV on August 9 showed people rushing in and out of the store, some carrying merchandise, as roaring engines and squealing tires are heard in the background. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 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