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shrew Antonyms

Opposite of shrew

Pinning down the opposite of shrew requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A bad-tempered, aggressively assertive, or sharply critical woman.

Usage Example

"In classical literature, the protagonist frequently finds himself trapped in a turbulent marriage to an outspoken angel."

Strong
angel
sweetheart

Similar words to shrew

Words similar to shrew shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

shrewmouse
termagant
virago
harridan
scold
harpy
vixen
battle-axe
See all synonyms of shrew

• Nearby Words

showy
shred
shredded
shrew
shrewd
shrewdly
shrewdness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Shrew. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/shrew
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