squeal
noun
a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
had squealed
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past perfectof squeal.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Lindsie was estranged from her family for years over their suspicion that she had squealed to state and federal officials.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
First regular factory production did not come until 1927, long after cabinet sets had squealed their way permanently into the U. S. Home.
From Time Magazine Archive
Boris charmed the Russians into believing that the American woman who had squealed on him was merely jealous.
From Time Magazine Archive
Every day, Megan had squealed over how much money they'd made.
From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies
In the distance a gate had squealed, and shut with a rattle; the sound had lain in his ear; now it sank to the brain.
From Peccavi by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung
