shrew

About 0.57 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun Any of numerous small, mouselike, chiefly nocturnal, mammals of the family Soricidae.
2. noun Certain other small mammals that resemble true shrews.
3. noun An ill-tempered, nagging woman: a scold.
4. verb To beshrew; to curse.

Similar words

shrewmouse termagant hyrax fox kee hag harpy pacific reporter shrow

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Word family

shrewed shrewing shrewlike shrews