squeal
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2.9
- noun
- /skwiːl/
:
chillido
- Suddenly, a chorus of high-pitched squeals erupted from where the dead tentacled creature rested.
It's like this, this like high pitched squeal that went right into your soul.
- It's like this, this like high pitched squeal that went right into your soul.
- I have had an exponentially bigger, you know, strange squeal of excitement inside during this conversation, as I did when I first got the e-mail about it.
Examples
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Minnows started at Caidrun's shadow, making her squeal, this time with delight.
Fiction book (1993) -
When Gene said, "Go away," I kicked the side, and I heard the squeal of laughter.
Academic text (2009) -
It's like this, this like high pitched squeal that went right into your soul.
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"Is there something?" He was cut off by a sudden electronic squeal from the transmitter.
Fiction book (1991) -
I could hear the rustle of her sheets and the squeal of springs.
Fiction book (1990) -
The car lurches forward with a squeal of wheels and promptly stalls.
Fiction book (1990) -
The pig let out a high-pitched squeal, and Vivianne swore she heard it cry, "Clareese!"
Fiction book (1992) -
Prynne cried out suddenly, a squeal of rage and horror, as p72 Sealock.
Fiction book (1990) -
The convertible roared away, trailing the squeal of rubber and a chime of laughter.
Fiction book (1995) -
The children let out loud squeals of joy as they ran towards the playground.
Synonyms
596
1.0
A loud high cry made when someone is afraid or hurt
142
1.0
A loud call that an animal or person makes
92
1.9
A very loud high, piercing noise that hurts the ears
58
3.3
A very loud high sound that hurts your ears
39
2.9
A loud, high, sharp sound that startles people
15
3.0
A loud, very high sound like a scream made by a person or animal
Antonyms
How High-Pitched
Surface Forms
Etymology
Squeal copies a loud, sharp 'high-pitched' sound that you hear from animals or from brakes. So a squeal (the noun) means a long, high cry that shows pain, fear, or excitement.