Shrew and Witch

Shrew

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

Witch and shrew are semantically related. in virago topic. In some cases you can use "Witch" instead a noun "Shrew".

Nearby Words: shrewd, shrewish

Witch

Witch noun - A mean or ugly old woman.
Usage example: a foul-tempered old witch who is constantly at odds with her neighbors

Shrew and witch are semantically related. You can use "Shrew" instead a noun "Witch".

Nearby Words: witching, witchery, witched

How words are described

fellow fellow shrew fellow witch
female female shrew female witch
greedy greedy shrew greedy witch
proper proper shrew proper witch
Other adjectives: actual, real, evil, bad, cruel, young, crazy, titular, eponymous, manipulative.
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