Martinet and Shrew

Martinet

Martinet noun - Someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms.
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Synonyms for Martinet

Shrew and martinet are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shrew" instead a noun "Martinet".

Nearby Words: martin, Martine

Shrew

Shrew noun - A bad-tempered scolding woman.
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Synonyms for Shrew

Martinet and shrew are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Martinet" instead a noun "Shrew".

Nearby Words: shrewd, shrewish

How words are described

obnoxious obnoxious martinet obnoxious shrew
unpleasant unpleasant martinet unpleasant shrew
unsympathetic unsympathetic martinet unsympathetic shrew
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