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shrew Meaning
shrew (n)
a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman
small mouselike mammal with a long snout; related to moles
shrew (a.)
Wicked; malicious.
Originally, a brawling, turbulent, vexatious person of either sex, but now restricted in use to females; a brawler; a scold.
Any small insectivore of the genus Sorex and several allied genera of the family Sorecidae. In form and color they resemble mice, but they have a longer and more pointed nose. Some of them are the smallest of all mammals.
To beshrew; to curse.
shrew Sentence Examples
- The shrewish gossip spread rumors throughout the village, poisoning relationships.
- Despite her tiny size, the shrew possesses a formidable bite and a fiery temper.
- The shrew's shrill cries pierced the air, a constant annoyance to the other forest creatures.
- The shrew's nest was a marvel of intricate construction, hidden deep within a rotting log.
- The shrew's swift movements and keen eyesight made it an elusive predator.
- The shrew's insatiable appetite kept it constantly foraging for insects and small rodents.
- The shrew's venom glands produced a potent toxin that could paralyze larger creatures.
- The shrew's remarkable sense of smell allowed it to track prey from long distances.
- The shrew's solitary nature made it a loner among the animal kingdom.
- The shrew's short lifespan and high mortality rate made it a vulnerable species.
FAQs About the word shrew
a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman, small mouselike mammal with a long snout; related to molesWicked; malicious., Originally, a brawling, turbulent, vexatiou
harridan, battle-ax, virago, battle-axe, fury, termagant, harpy, critic, vixen, gorgon
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The shrewish gossip spread rumors throughout the village, poisoning relationships.
Despite her tiny size, the shrew possesses a formidable bite and a fiery temper.
The shrew's shrill cries pierced the air, a constant annoyance to the other forest creatures.
The shrew's nest was a marvel of intricate construction, hidden deep within a rotting log.
