squealer
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a word derived from
squeal.
squealnouna somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
Example Sentences
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The real shame is on the anonymous squealer who had nothing better to do with his/her life than try to make someone else as miserable as they are.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2018
New request just came in over the squealer.
From Nature ● Jun. 13, 2012
Tillman is a newsmonger, whose disagreeable imposture does not prevent his comic confrere from getting the real scoop on the squealer mystery.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Now I felt the razor edge between the squealer and the perjurer.
From Time Magazine Archive
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His saying that you were a stool and a squealer is not the only thing he's got against you; he's jealous of you on account of everything—especially Maggie.
From Children of the Whirlwind by Leroy Scott