squeal vs confess

squeal is a noun but confess is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
squeal	Yes	No	Yes	No
confess	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, squeal and confess are synonyms defined as:

squeal and confess: confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

Other synonyms of squeal include fink.

squeal (noun)	confess (noun)
a high-pitched howl

squeal (verb)	confess (verb)
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure	confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs	admit (to a wrongdoing)
	confess to God in the presence of a priest, as in the Catholic faith