What's the difference between shrewish and termagant?

Shrewish


Definition:

  • (a.) having the qualities of a shrew; having a scolding disposition; froward; peevish.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) "Mrs Lessing leaves one with the really terrible impression of a woman - shrewish, naggy, self-righteous and impossible to live with."

Termagant


Definition:

  • (n.) An imaginary being supposed by the Christians to be a Mohammedan deity or false god. He is represented in the ancient moralities, farces, and puppet shows as extremely vociferous and tumultous.
  • (n.) A boisterous, brawling, turbulent person; -- formerly applied to both sexes, now only to women.
  • (a.) Tumultuous; turbulent; boisterous; furious; quarrelsome; scolding.

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