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squeal
1. n. A high-pitched sound, such as the scream of a child, or noisy worn-down brake pads.
2. n. The cry of a pig.
3. v. To scream with a shrill, prolonged sound.
4. v. (intransitive, slang) To give sensitive information about someone to a third party; to rat on someone.

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The tires squeal and the truck races away.  The offstage squeal of hogs invade the kitchen.

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