
Squeal
Emotional Intensity
Use 'squeal' for extreme emotions, stronger than just crying or laughing.

She squealed in horror at the spider.
Not for Humans Only
'Squeal' can refer to animals too, commonly pigs, indicating a loud, sharp sound.

The piglets squealed for their mother.
Suddenness
A 'squeal' often starts suddenly, suggesting a sharp reaction to something.

He squealed when the cold water hit him.
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