termagant
1 of 1noun/ˈtɝməɡənt/
Forms:termagants
1
a woman who is harsh-tempered, constantly scolding, and often quarrelsome
- The play's main character is portrayed as a termagant who terrorizes her family.
- Neighbors complained about the termagant shouting in the street.
- He avoided the termagant landlord whenever possible.
- The novel depicts the queen as a proud but domineering termagant.
- Living with a termagant wore down his patience.
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