squawk
verb (used without object)
to utter a loud, harsh cry, as a duck or other fowl when frightened.
had squawked
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past perfectof squawk.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Suburban Westchester residents had squawked indignantly when the U.S. began looking around the county for permanent quarters.
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