Squealed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈskwēl/

Meaning & Definition of Squealed

Squealed (verb)

  1. to make a shrill cry or noise
  2. to tell someone in authority (as the police, a parent, or a teacher) about someone else's bad behavior or actions
  3. complain, protest
  4. to tell someone in authority about the bad behavior or actions of (someone else)

Squealed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities

    "that stool pigeon squealed to the police about the whole smuggling operation"

    similar: finked, grassed (on) (British slang), informed, ratted (on), sang, snitched, split (on) (British), squeaked, talked, told (on), dropped a dime (on)
    related: betrayed, gave away, turned in, backstabbed, crossed, double-crossed, sold (out), two-timed, blabbed, tattled, tipped (off)

  2. to cry out loudly and emotionally

    "the child squealed with frustration"

    similar: howled, screamed, screeched, shrieked, shrilled, squalled, yelled, yelped
    related: bayed, caterwauled, keened, squawked, wailed, yawped, yowled, bawled, called, cried, hollered, shouted, thundered, vociferated
    near: murmured, muttered, whispered

  3. to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

    "hoped that a DVD player in the backseat would keep the kids from squealing about long car rides"

    similar: beefed, bellyached, bitched, bleated, carped, caterwauled, complained, crabbed, croaked, fussed, griped, grizzled, grouched, groused, growled, grumbled, grumped, hollered, inveighed, keened, kicked, kvetched, maundered (chiefly British), moaned, murmured, muttered, nagged, repined, screamed, squawked, wailed, whimpered, whined, whinged (British), yammered, yawped, yowled, kicked up a fuss
    related: objected (to), protested, quarreled (with), caviled, quibbled, fretted, stewed, worried, blubbered, cried, sobbed, bemoaned, bewailed, deplored, lamented
    opposite: crowed, delighted, rejoiced
    near: accepted, bore, countenanced, endured, tolerated, took, applauded, cheered, commended

Related Entry: Squeal (verb)

Squeal is a different word from Squealed. The synonyms below are for squeal, not for squealed.

  1. to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities

    "that stool pigeon squealed to the police about the whole smuggling operation"

    similar: fink, grass (on) (British slang), inform, rat (on), sing, snitch, split (on) (British), squeak, talk, tell (on), drop a dime (on)
    related: betray, give away, turn in, backstab, cross, double-cross, sell (out), two-time, blab, tattle, tip (off)

  2. to cry out loudly and emotionally

    "the child squealed with frustration"

    similar: howl, scream, screech, shriek, shrill, squall, yell, yelp
    related: bay, caterwaul, keen, squawk, wail, yawp, yowl, bawl, call, cry, holler, shout, thunder, vociferate
    near: murmur, mutter, whisper

  3. to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

    "hoped that a DVD player in the backseat would keep the kids from squealing about long car rides"

    similar: beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, maunder (chiefly British), moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss
    related: object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament
    opposite: crow, delight, rejoice
    near: accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Squealed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Squealed:

British: split (on), whinged
British slang: grassed (on)
Chiefly British: maundered
finked, informed, ratted (on), sang, snitched, squeaked, talked, told (on), howled, screamed, screeched, shrieked, shrilled, squalled, yelled, yelped, beefed, bellyached, bitched, bleated, carped, caterwauled, complained, crabbed, croaked, fussed, griped, grizzled, grouched, groused, growled, grumbled, grumped, hollered, inveighed, keened, kicked, kvetched, moaned, murmured

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Squealed

Words with the opposite meaning of Squealed:

crowed, delighted, rejoiced

Related Words for Squealed

betrayed, gave away, turned in, backstabbed, crossed, double-crossed, sold (out), two-timed, blabbed, tattled, tipped (off), bayed, bawled, called, cried, shouted, thundered, vociferated, objected (to), protested, quarreled (with), caviled, quibbled, fretted, stewed, worried, blubbered, sobbed, bemoaned, bewailed

Near Antonyms of Squealed

murmured, muttered, whispered, accepted, bore, countenanced, endured, tolerated, took, applauded, cheered, commended

Word Forms of Squealed

Inflections: squealing, squeals, squealed on, squealing on, squeals on

Derived words: squealer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Squealed

Middle English squelen, of imitative origin

First known use: 14th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Squealed

What does "Squealed" mean?

"Squealed" means to make a shrill cry or noise. As a verb, it is defined as: to make a shrill cry or noise. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Squealed"?

Other words for "Squealed" include finked, grassed (on), informed, ratted (on), sang, snitched, split (on) and squeaked. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Squealed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Squealed"?

There are 88 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Squealed". Common alternatives include finked, grassed (on), informed, ratted (on), sang, snitched, split (on), squeaked, talked and told (on).

What is the opposite of "Squealed"?

Antonyms of "Squealed" include crowed, delighted and rejoiced. Near antonyms include murmured, muttered, whispered and accepted.

How do you use "Squealed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Squealed" in a sentence: "that stool pigeon squealed to the police about the whole smuggling operation"; "the child squealed with frustration"; "hoped that a DVD player in the backseat would keep the kids from squealing about long car rides".

Is "Squealed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Squealed" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Squealed"?

"Squealed" is pronounced /ˈskwēl/.

What is the origin of the word "Squealed"?

"Squealed" comes from Middle English squelen, of imitative origin. First known use: 14th centuryi.