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shrew Synonyms

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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 termagant."

Strongest
termagant
virago
harridan
Strong
harpy
scold

• Nearby Words

showbox
shower
shreveport
shrew
shrike
shrimp
shrimpfish

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shrew. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shrew
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