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squeal

UK
/skwiːl/
US
/skwil/

Translations

squealnoun
squeals
pl
UK
/skwiːl/
US
/skwil/
cri perçant
The squeal of the brakes was loud enough to make everyone turn their heads.
Le cri perçant des freins était assez fort pour faire tourner la tête à tout le monde.
protestationS'emploie pour une plainte ou une protestation, souvent vive et stridente.
There was a loud squeal from the audience when the concert was delayed.
Il y a eu une protestation bruyante du public lorsque le concert a été retardé.
délationSens familier : fait de dénoncer quelqu'un aux autorités.
The suspect was caught after a squeal from an anonymous tipster.
Le suspect a été arrêté après une délation d'un informateur anonyme.
Additional translations
crissementSurtout pour un bruit aigu de frottement, notamment des freins.
Synonyms
shriek
scream
yelp
whine
wail
squealverb
squealed
Past Simple
squealed
Past Participle
squealing
Gerund
UK
/skwiːl/
US
/skwil/
couinerPour un cri aigu d'animal ou un son perçant.
The pig squealed as it was lifted into the truck.
Le cochon a couiné lorsqu'on l'a soulevé dans le camion.
protesterSens d'une plainte ou d'une protestation bruyante.
The children squealed when the roller coaster suddenly dropped.
Les enfants ont protesté bruyamment lorsque le grand huit a chuté soudainement.
Additional translations
balancerFamilier : dénoncer quelqu'un à la police ou aux autorités.
Synonyms
squeak
shriek
screech
yelp
cry
peal
shrill
whine
wail
screal
yelp out
shriek out
tattle
snitch
rat
inform
inform on
tell on
betray
fink
sing
dob in
spill the beans
give away
blow the whistle

Definitions

squealnoun
A long, high-pitched cry or noise.
The squeal of the brakes was loud enough to make everyone turn their heads.
A complaint or protest.
There was a loud squeal from the audience when the concert was delayed.
An act of informing on someone, especially to the authorities.
The suspect was caught after a squeal from an anonymous tipster.
squealverb
To emit a long, high-pitched cry or sound.
The pig squealed as it was lifted into the truck.
To complain or protest loudly or shrilly.
The children squealed when the roller coaster suddenly dropped.
(Slang) To inform on someone, especially to the police or other authorities.
He was afraid his partner would squeal to the cops.
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