Applaud and Squeal

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Applaud verb - To declare enthusiastic approval of.

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Squeal is an antonym for applaud.

Squeal verb - To express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely.

Usage example: hoped that a DVD player in the backseat would keep the kids from squealing about long car rides

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Applaud is an antonym for squeal.

Nearby Words: squeak, squealer, squealed, squeaky, squealing

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