Squeal and Thrum

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Squeal noun - A high-pitched howl.

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Thrum is an antonym for squeal.

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

Thrum noun - A monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion.

Usage example: the steady thrum of the turbines in the power plant

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Squeal is an antonym for thrum.

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