Synonyms for shrewish
ˈʃru ɪʃshrewish

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1. shrewish, naggingadjective

   continually complaining or faultfinding

   "a shrewish wife"; "nagging parents"

   Synonyms:
   nagging

   Antonyms:
   good-natured

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1. shrewishadjective

   Synonyms:
   froward, peevish, petulant, scolding, brawling, clamorous

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1. shrewishadjective

   Synonyms:
   vixenish, termagant, brawling, clamorous

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