1. Utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs
   "The piglets squealed as they rushed to their food";
   - oink
    
2. Admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed
   "One of the gang members squealed to the police";
   - confess, fink [N. Amer, informal]

1. A high-pitched howl
   "The pig let out a loud squeal as it was caught"

Derived forms: squealed, squeals, squealing

Type of: acknowledge, admit, emit, howl, let loose, let out, utter

Encyclopedia: Squeal