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squeal

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Noun

  1. A high-pitched sound, such as the scream of a child or a female person, or noisy worn-down brake pads.
  2. The cry of a pig.

Verb

  1. To scream with a shrill, prolonged sound.
  2. To make a squealing noise. (of an object)
  3. To give sensitive information about someone to a third party; to rat on someone.

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