What is another word for termagant?
267 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ tˈɜːmaɡənt], [ tˈɜːmaɡənt], [ t_ˈɜː_m_a_ɡ_ə_n_t]
Termagant is a derogatory term that describes a shrill, overbearing or nagging woman. In today's world, it is important to be mindful of the words we use and the impact they may have on others. To avoid offending anyone, there are a variety of synonyms that can be used to describe someone with these qualities. These synonyms include shrew, harpy, nag, scold, battle-axe, harridan, fusspot, tartar, and virago. By being aware of alternative words that can describe someone's behavior, we can communicate our thoughts and opinions without being hurtful or sexist.
Synonyms for Termagant:
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adj.
• disorderly- disobedient ,
- disruptive ,
- drunk ,
- intemperate ,
- noisy ,
- obstreperous ,
- rebellious ,
- refractory ,
- riotous ,
- stormy ,
- uncompliant ,
- uncontrollable ,
- ungovernable ,
- unmanageable .
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- wet blanket .
Other synonyms:
- virago .
- harpy .
- fury .
Other relevant words:
- Berserker ,
- Brabbler ,
- GRINCH ,
- Grimalkin ,
- Hell-cat ,
- Hellhag ,
- Limitable ,
- Rakehell ,
- Rowdyish ,
- Trull ,
- Xanthippe ,
- Xantippe ,
- aggressive ,
- amazon ,
- angry ,
- argumentative ,
- bag ,
- baggage ,
- banshee ,
- barbarian ,
- battle-axe ,
- battleaxe ,
- beast ,
- beldam ,
- beldame ,
- bellicose ,
- belligerent ,
- berserk ,
- bitch ,
- blusterer ,
- boisterous ,
- bomber ,
- broad ,
- brusque ,
- brute ,
- bully ,
- cantankerous ,
- cat ,
- combative ,
- common scold ,
- contentious ,
- controversial ,
- critic ,
- crone ,
- demon ,
- devil ,
- disagreeable woman ,
- disorderly ,
- disputatious ,
- diva ,
- dog ,
- drab ,
- dragon ,
- ferocious ,
- fiend ,
- fire-eater ,
- firebrand ,
- floozie ,
- floozy ,
- fractious ,
- frantic ,
- frump ,
- furious ,
- ghoul ,
- goon ,
- gorgon ,
- gorilla ,
- grating ,
- gruff ,
- gunsel ,
- hag ,
- hamlet ,
- hardnose ,
- harridan ,
- harsh ,
- hell hound ,
- hell-raiser ,
- hellcat ,
- hellhound ,
- hellion ,
- hoarse ,
- holy terror ,
- hood ,
- hoodlum ,
- hothead ,
- hotspur ,
- husky ,
- hussy ,
- impetuosity ,
- incendiary ,
- irascible ,
- jade ,
- jezebel ,
- killer ,
- knave ,
- loud ,
- madcap ,
- maenad ,
- medusa ,
- menad ,
- minx ,
- monster ,
- mugger ,
- nag ,
- nagging ,
- ogre ,
- ogress ,
- old bag ,
- perfectionist ,
- pest ,
- porcupine ,
- praise ,
- pugnacious ,
- purist ,
- quarrelsome ,
- rage ,
- rake ,
- rambunctious ,
- rapist ,
- raucous ,
- revolutionary ,
- rogue ,
- rowdy ,
- rumbustious ,
- savage ,
- scold ,
- scolding ,
- scoundrel ,
- scourge ,
- shakespeare ,
- she-devil ,
- she-wolf ,
- shrew ,
- shrewish ,
- shrewmouse ,
- siren ,
- slattern ,
- slut ,
- spitfire ,
- stickler ,
- strident ,
- surly ,
- tart ,
- tartar ,
- terror ,
- terrorist ,
- thief ,
- tiger ,
- tigress ,
- tough ,
- tough guy ,
- trollop ,
- truculent ,
- tumultuous ,
- turbulent ,
- two-bagger ,
- unpleasant woman ,
- unreasonable ,
- unruly ,
- vampire ,
- villain ,
- violence ,
- violent ,
- vixenish ,
- wildcat ,
- witch ,
- wolf .
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How to use "Termagant" in context?
The term "termagant" has been used to describe someone who is extremely pushy and demanding. They can be difficult to work with and often come across as arrogant. There is something about the way they act that is unyielding and stubborn, which may be why they are sometimes called "terminal aggressors.
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