Harpy
Harpy noun - A bad-tempered scolding woman.
Usage example: in fairy tales stepmothers are often portrayed as harpies who make the lives of their stepchildren miserable
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Synonyms for Harpy
Pettifogger and harpy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pettifogger" instead a noun "Harpy".
Nearby Word: harp
Pettifogger
Pettifogger noun - A disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections.
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Synonyms for Pettifogger
Harpy and pettifogger are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Harpy" instead a noun "Pettifogger".
Nearby Words: pettifogging, pettifoggery
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Pettifogger and Harpy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 27, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/harpy/pettifogger
Harpy & Pettifogger. N.p., 2016. Web. 27 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/harpy/pettifogger>.
Pettifogger or Harpy. 2016. Accessed July 27, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/harpy/pettifogger.
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