hell hath no fury like a woman scorned

used to suggest that a woman's anger and retaliation can be intense and powerful, and that it is unwise to underestimate or provoke her in such circumstances

The origin of the proverb "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" comes from the 1697 play 'The Mourning Bride' by William Congreve. In the play, the character expresses that a woman’s anger, especially when she has been betrayed or rejected in love, can be more intense and destructive than anything else. The phrase suggests that when a woman feels wronged, her fury can be incredibly powerful and unrelenting. Today, it is often used to highlight the extreme reactions someone may have after being hurt or rejected, though it is sometimes criticized for portraying women in a negative light.