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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
squeal
    n 1: a high-pitched howl
    v 1: utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs [syn:
         squeal, oink]
    2: confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under
       pressure [syn: confess, squeal, fink]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Squeal \Squeal\, n.
   A shrill, sharp, somewhat prolonged cry.
   [1913 Webster]

3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Squeal \Squeal\ (skw[=e]l), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Squealed
   (skw[=e]ld); p. pr. & vb. n. Squealing.] [Of Scand. origin;
   cf. Sw. sqv[aum]la, Norw. skvella. Cf. Squeak, Squall.]
   1. To cry with a sharp, shrill, prolonged sound, as certain
      animals do, indicating want, displeasure, or pain.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. To turn informer; to betray a secret. [Slang]
      [1913 Webster]

Thesaurus Results for squeal:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
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