Squeal
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Emotional Intensity
Use 'squeal' for extreme emotions, stronger than just crying or laughing. She squealed in horror at the spider.
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Not for Humans Only
'Squeal' can refer to animals too, commonly pigs, indicating a loud, sharp sound. The piglets squealed for their mother.
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Suddenness
A 'squeal' often starts suddenly, suggesting a sharp reaction to something. He squealed when the cold water hit him.