Associations to the word «Squeal»

Wiktionary

SQUEAL, noun. A high-pitched sound, as a scream of a child, or noisy worn-down brake pads.
SQUEAL, verb. To scream by making a shrill, prolonged sound.
SQUEAL, verb. To give sensitive information about someone to a third party; to rat on someone.
SQUEAL LIKE A STUCK PIG, verb. (simile) To utter loud, high-pitched squeals.

Dictionary definition

SQUEAL, noun. A high-pitched howl.
SQUEAL, verb. Utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs.
SQUEAL, verb. Confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley