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Meaning of squeals
a loud, high-pitched cry, typically expressing excitement, pain, or fear
Etymology of squeals
The word "squeals" has its roots in Old English, derived from the word "squeal", which is related to the Proto-Germanic word "skwelan" and the Proto-Indo-European root "skwel-", both of which are imitative of a sharp, shrill sound
Historically, the word has been used to describe various types of high-pitched sounds, including those made by animals, children, and even mechanical devices
Synonyms
Definitions
- a loud, high-pitched cry, typically expressing excitement, pain, or fear
- * a sharp, shrill sound, especially one made by a child or an animal
Usage Examples
- The children let out loud squeals of delight as they played on the swings
- * The piglet let out a series of high-pitched squeals as it ran around the farmyard
- * The old door creaked and squealed as it swung open
Antonyms
silences
quietness
stillness
calmness
serenities
peacefulness
gentleness
softness
whisperings
murmurings
mutterings
grumblings
rumblings
growlings
snarlings
hisses
spits
snorts
grunts
coughs
clears