Synonyms for squawk

Most common

bitch · grouse · holler · gripe · screech · screak · expostulate

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

Noun

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To make a squawking noise; to yell, scream, or call out shrilly.

2. v. 2

   To speak out; to protest.

3. n. 1

   A shrill noise, especially made by a voice or bird. If made by a bird, it typically signals discomfort or anger; a yell, scream, or call.

Related words

Word family

squawky squawker

Phrases

squawk box

Forms

Plural

squawks → kicks…

Past participle

squawked
e.g. squawked → hollered, bitched, groused, griped…

Example sentences

• bitch Ziri is the luckiest son of a bitch I've ever seen.
• grouse Grouse feed on the young shoots of heather.
• holler If you need anything, just give me a holler.
• gripe Don't gripe about petty stuff like this!
• screech Magpies screech and blackbirds whistle.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

kick¹, beef¹, crab¹

5 letters

bitch¹, gripe¹

6 letters

grouse¹, holler², grouch¹, screak, skreak

7 letters

screech¹

9 letters

bellyache³

11 letters

expostulate

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (holler² = 2 syllables).