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termagant

 

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Noun termagant has 1 sense
  1. shrew, termagant - a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman
    --1 is a kind of unpleasant woman, disagreeable woman
    --1 has particulars: virago; yenta

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termagant

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1:

- A scolding or overbearing woman; a nag; a shrew.

- Sample Sentence: Mary's constant criticism and shouting earned her the reputation of a termagant among her family and friends.

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Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1:

- Referring to a woman who is quarrelsome, domineering, or constantly scolding.

- Sample Sentence: The termagant neighbor next door disrupted the peaceful neighborhood with her loud and argumentative behavior.

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Part of Speech: noun

Sense 2:

- (Historical) In medieval plays, a character representing the personification of anger or a violent, turbulent woman.

- Sample Sentence: The play's termagant was portrayed as an aggressive and tumultuous character, adding intensity to the performance.

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