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squeal |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Squeal \Squeal\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Squealed}; p. pr & vb n. {Squealing}.] [Of Scand. origin; cf Sw sqv["a]la, Norw. skvella Cf {Squeak}, {Squall}.] 1. To cry with a sharp, shrill, prolonged sound, as certain animals do indicating want displeasure, or pain. 2. To turn informer; to betray a secret. [Slang] From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Squeal \Squeal\, n. A shrill, somewhat prolonged cry. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: squeal n : a high-pitched howl v 1: utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs [syn: {oink}] 2: confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure [syn: {confess}, {shrive}]
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