Catty and Shrewish

Catty

Catty adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.

Shrewish and catty are semantically related in spiteful topic. In some cases you can use "Shrewish" instead an adjective "Catty".

Nearby Words: cat, cattily, cattish, catting

Shrewish

Shrewish adjective - Continually complaining or faultfinding.
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Catty and shrewish are semantically related in bad-tempered topic. Sometimes you can use "Catty" instead an adjective "Shrewish".

Nearby Word: shrew
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