The difference between Snitch and Squeal

When used as nouns, snitch means a thief, whereas squeal means a high-pitched sound, such as the scream of a child, or noisy worn-down brake pads.

When used as verbs, snitch means to steal, quickly and quietly, whereas squeal means to scream with a shrill, prolonged sound.

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  1. Snitch as a verb (transitive):

    To steal, quickly and quietly.

  2. Snitch as a verb (transitive):

    To inform on, especially in betrayal of others.

  3. Snitch as a verb (slang, transitive):

    To contact or cooperate with the police for any reason.

  1. Snitch as a noun:

    A thief.

  2. Snitch as a noun:

    An informer, usually one who betrays his group.

  3. Snitch as a noun (British):

    A nose.

  4. Snitch as a noun:

    A tiny morsel.

  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.

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