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Termagant (Noun)

Meaning

A scolding nagging bad-tempered woman.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • Her husband tried to avoid his wife whenever she was in one of her termagant moods, lest he incur her wrath.
  • The neighbors dreaded the termagant who lived in the apartment next door, famous for her constant complaining.
  • Aunt Mildred was a termagant who delighted in scolding anyone who crossed her path.
  • He regretted marrying the termagant who consistently found fault in everything he did.
  • The old woman was known for being a formidable termagant, capable of driving anyone to tears with her bitter tongue.

Synonyms

  • Shrew

Hypernyms

  • Unpleasant Woman

Hyponyms

  • Virago
  • Yenta
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