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howl vs squeal

squeal vs howl

howl and squeal both are nouns.

howl and squeal both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
howl Yes No Yes No
squeal Yes No Yes No
As nouns, squeal is a hyponym of howl; that is, squeal is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than howl:
  • howl: a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound
  • squeal: a high-pitched howl
howl (noun) squeal (noun)
a long loud emotional utterance a high-pitched howl
a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound
the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf
howl (verb) squeal (verb)
laugh unrestrainedly and heartily confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs
emit long loud cries
cry loudly, as of animals
Difference between howl and squeal

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