Shrew and Slattern

Shrew

Shrew noun - A bad-tempered scolding woman.
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Slattern and shrew are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slattern" instead a noun "Shrew".

Nearby Words: shrewd, shrewish

Slattern

Slattern noun - A dirty untidy woman.
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Shrew and slattern are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shrew" instead a noun "Slattern".

Nearby Word: slatternly
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