squealing

• Décrit un son aigu et perçant, souvent émis par des animaux, des mécanismes ou des personnes dans un état d'excitation ou de détresse.

Describes a high-pitched, prolonged sound, often made by animals, machines, or people in excitement or distress.

1. High-pitched soundB1informal

   Producing or characterized by a sharp, shrill, high-pitched noise, similar to the sound made by a mouse or a rusty hinge.

   strident, aigu

   • The squealing brakes of the car could be heard from down the street.
   • A squealing mouse ran across the kitchen floor.
   • The old door opened with a squealing noise from its rusty hinges.

   Synonymeshigh-pitchedpiercingscreamingscreechingsharpshrillsqueaky

   Antonymesbassdeepgravehollowlow

• Verbe désignant l'action d'émettre un cri ou un son aigu et prolongé, souvent associé aux animaux, aux véhicules ou à l'expression d'excitation, de douleur ou de protestation.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a long, high-pitched cry or sound, often associated with animals, vehicles, or expressing excitement, pain, or protest.

1. Make a high-pitched soundA2informal

   To produce a loud, sharp, high-pitched cry or sound, like that of a pig or a person in excitement or pain.

   Pousser un cri strident

   • The piglets squealed loudly when the farmer brought their food.
   • The children squealed with delight at the sight of the birthday cake.
   • The car's brakes squealed as it came to a sudden stop.

   Synonymesscreechshrieksquawksqueakwhineyelp

   Antonymesmumblemurmurwhisper

2. B2slang

   To inform on someone or confess to a wrongdoing, often under pressure or to avoid punishment.

   Dénoncer quelqu'un

   • The thief squealed on his accomplices to get a lighter sentence.
   • He was afraid that his partner would squeal to the police.
   • Under interrogation, she finally squealed about the hidden money.

   Synonymesbetrayblabgrassinformnarcpeachratsingsnitchtattletell