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Squeal (Verb)

Utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The pig let out a loud squeal as it was led to the slaughterhouse.
As the farmer approached, the pig squealed loudly in protest.
When it saw the children approaching, the little piglet began to squeal.
The pigs in the pen squealed for food as soon as they saw the farmer.
A high-pitched squeal came from the runt of the litter as it was separated from its mother.

Confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The detective was able to make the suspect squeal after several hours of intense interrogation.
Under the threat of severe punishment, the thief eventually squeal and revealed the location of the hidden goods.
The DA was confident that the key witness would squeal once they were granted immunity.
After being confronted with the evidence, the cheating student had no choice but to squeal and admit to the infraction.
The police used coercive tactics to get the accused to squeal and reveal the details of the crime.