squealed

VERB

yell in a loud and high-pitched manner

Synonyms

STRONGEST

howl peep rasp screech shriek squawk wail yelp

STRONG

bleat cheep creak grate scream shout shrill yip yowl

WEAK

scream bloody murder

Antonyms

WEAK

conceal hide

VERB

inform on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

squawk

STRONG

betray blab complain protest sing snitch talk tattle tattletale tell

WEAK

rat on sell down the river

Antonyms

STRONG

approve be quiet conceal hide listen praise

Example Sentences

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Picking up best pop act, Dean squealed "no way" and added: "Pop music is kind of confusing. I don't really know what it means but I think it's about togetherness and making people feel good."

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

“Animal organs, ground up!” one guest squealed, crinkling his nose.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024

She squealed loudly, dropped the phone receiver, and did a little dance like she had won the lottery.

From Slate • Dec. 12, 2023

Luca Rodríguez, a 20-year-old law student, said outside Milei’s headquarters after spraying a bottle of champagne into the air onto those around him, who squealed with glee.

From Washington Times • Nov. 19, 2023

Lily squealed and clapped before enveloping Cat in a warm hug.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn