squeal

S0684600 (skwēl)v. squealed, squeal·ing, squeals v.intr.1. To give forth a loud shrill cry or sound.2. Slang To turn informer; betray an accomplice or secret.v.tr. To utter or produce with a squeal.n. A loud, shrill cry or sound: a squeal of surprise; the squeal of tires.

[Middle English squelen, probably of imitative origin.]

squeal′er n.

squeal

(skwiːl) n1. a high shrill yelp, as of pain2. a screaming sound, as of tyres when a car brakes suddenlyvb3. to utter a squeal or with a squeal4. (intr) slang to confess information about another5. (intr) informal chiefly Brit to complain or protest loudly[C13 squelen, of imitative origin] ˈsquealer n

squeal

(skwil)

n. 1. a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise. 2. Slang. an instance of informing against someone. v.i. 3. to utter or emit a squeal or squealing sound. 4. Slang. a. to turn informer; inform. b. to protest or complain. v.t. 5. to utter or produce with a squeal. [1250–1300; Middle English squelen, appar. of expressive orig.] squeal′er, n.

squeal

Past participle: squealed
Gerund: squealing

Imperative
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squeal

Present
I squeal
you squeal
he/she/it squeals
we squeal
you squeal
they squeal

Preterite
I squealed
you squealed
he/she/it squealed
we squealed
you squealed
they squealed

Present Continuous
I am squealing
you are squealing
he/she/it is squealing
we are squealing
you are squealing
they are squealing

Present Perfect
I have squealed
you have squealed
he/she/it has squealed
we have squealed
you have squealed
they have squealed

Past Continuous
I was squealing
you were squealing
he/she/it was squealing
we were squealing
you were squealing
they were squealing

Past Perfect
I had squealed
you had squealed
he/she/it had squealed
we had squealed
you had squealed
they had squealed

Future
I will squeal
you will squeal
he/she/it will squeal
we will squeal
you will squeal
they will squeal

Future Perfect
I will have squealed
you will have squealed
he/she/it will have squealed
we will have squealed
you will have squealed
they will have squealed

Future Continuous
I will be squealing
you will be squealing
he/she/it will be squealing
we will be squealing
you will be squealing
they will be squealing

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been squealing
you have been squealing
he/she/it has been squealing
we have been squealing
you have been squealing
they have been squealing

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been squealing
you will have been squealing
he/she/it will have been squealing
we will have been squealing
you will have been squealing
they will have been squealing

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been squealing
you had been squealing
he/she/it had been squealing
we had been squealing
you had been squealing
they had been squealing

Conditional
I would squeal
you would squeal
he/she/it would squeal
we would squeal
you would squeal
they would squeal

Past Conditional
I would have squealed
you would have squealed
he/she/it would have squealed
we would have squealed
you would have squealed
they would have squealed

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	squeal - a high-pitched howl howl - a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound; "the howl of the wind made him restless"
Verb	1.	squeal - utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigsoinklet loose, let out, utter, emit - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words); "She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand"
	2.	squeal - confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressureconfess, finkacknowledge, admit - declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of; "He admitted his errors"; "She acknowledged that she might have forgotten"

squeal

verb1. scream, yell, shriek, screech, yelp, wail, yowl Jennifer squealed with delight and hugged me.2. (Informal, chiefly Brit.) complain, protest, moan, squawk (informal), kick up a fuss (informal) They went squealing to the European Commission.3. (Slang) inform on, grass (Brit. slang), betray, shop (slang, chiefly Brit.), sing (slang, chiefly U.S.), peach (slang), tell all, spill the beans (informal), snitch (slang), blab, rat on (informal), sell (someone) down the river (informal), blow the gaff (Brit. slang), spill your guts (slang) There was no question of squealing to the police.noun1. scream, shriek, screech, yell, scream, shriek, wail, yelp, yowl At that moment there was a squeal of brakes. the squeal of piglets

squeal

verb1. To utter a shrill, short cry:yap, yawp, yelp, yip.2. Slang. To give incriminating information about others, especially to the authorities:inform, talk, tattle, tip (off).Informal: fink.Slang: rat, sing, snitch, stool.Idiom: blow the whistle.nounA shrill, short cry:yap, yawp, yelp, yip.

Translations

长声尖叫长而尖的叫声

squeal

(skwiːl) noun a long, shrill cry. The children welcomed him with squeals of delight.长而尖的叫声 verb to give a cry of this sort. The puppy squealed with pain.长声尖叫

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squeal like a stuck pig

To make a loud, shrill squealing sound, typically out of pain. I'm a little embarrassed to say that whenever I get a shot, I squeal like a stuck pig.See also: like, pig, squeal, stuck

squeal on (one)

To inform a figure of authority about someone else's crime, wrongdoing, or transgression. I'm afraid the mafia will make a hit on me since I squealed on them to the police about their money-laundering operation. Why would you squeal on me to the teacher like that? Don't tell your sister anything, she'll squeal on us the first chance she gets.See also: on, squeal

squeal with (something)

To utter a loud cry or shriek because of some intense emotion. The best part of Christmas is watching the kids squeal with delight when they open up their presents. I squealed with surprise when the mouse darted out from under the bed.See also: squeal

squeal (on someone) (to someone)

Fig. to report someone to someone. Max was afraid that the witness would squeal on him to the cops. Sally threatened to squeal to the boss. Please promise you won't squeal on me!

squeal with something

Fig. to shriek or squeak, exhibiting some characteristic emotion or experience, such as delight, pain, glee, etc. The baby saw the bright picture and squealed with delight. Timmy squealed with excitement when he saw the presents and the birthday cake.See also: squeal

squeal like a stuck pig

INFORMALIf someone squeals like a stuck pig, they scream very loudly, as though they are in a lot of pain. The baby squealed like a stuck pig. Note: Other verbs such as scream and roar can be used instead of squeal. Alan tried to calm him while Miller continued to scream like a stuck pig. Note: In this expression, `stuck' means stabbed with something such as a pointed stick or a skewer. See also: like, pig, squeal, stuck

squeal (or yell) like a stuck pig

squeal or yell loudly and shrilly. A stuck pig is one that is being butchered by having its throat cut; compare with bleed like a stuck pig above.See also: like, pig, squeal, stuck

squeal on

v. To disclose incriminating information about someone: The accountant squealed on her corrupt managers. He squealed on his brother for jumping on the bed.See also: on, squeal

squeal

in. to inform (someone about something). Who squealed to the cops?

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squeal on (one)

squeal with (something)

squeal (on someone) (to someone)

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verb scream

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verb complain

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verb inform on

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noun scream

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verb to utter a shrill, short cry

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verb to give incriminating information about others, especially to the authorities

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noun a shrill, short cry

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noun a high-pitched howl

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verb utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs

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verb confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

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