The difference between Inform and Squeal

When used as verbs, inform means to instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge), whereas squeal means to scream with a shrill, prolonged sound.


Inform is also adjective with the meaning: without regular form.

Squeal is also noun with the meaning: a high-pitched sound, such as the scream of a child, or noisy worn-down brake pads.

check bellow for the other definitions of Inform and Squeal

  1. Inform as a verb (archaic, transitive):

    To instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge).

  2. Inform as a verb (transitive):

    To communicate knowledge to.

  3. Inform as a verb (intransitive):

    To impart information or knowledge.

  4. Inform as a verb:

    To act as an informer; denounce.

  5. Inform as a verb (transitive):

    To give form or character to; to inspire (with a given quality); to affect, influence (with a pervading principle, idea etc.).

    Examples:

    "His sense of religion informs everything he writes."

  6. Inform as a verb (obsolete, intransitive):

    To make known, wisely and/or knowledgeably.

  7. Inform as a verb (obsolete, transitive):

    To direct, guide.

  8. Inform as a verb (archaic, intransitive):

    To take form; to become visible or manifest; to appear.

  1. Inform as an adjective:

    Without regular form; shapeless; ugly; deformed.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Cotton"

  1. Squeal as a noun:

    A high-pitched sound, such as the scream of a child, or noisy worn-down brake pads.

  2. Squeal as a noun:

    The cry of a pig.

  1. Squeal as a verb (ambitransitive):

    To scream with a shrill, prolonged sound.

  2. Squeal as a verb (intransitive, slang):

    To give sensitive information about someone to a third party; to rat on someone.