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shrew

/ʃru/

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noun
a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman
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termagant

type of:
disagreeable woman unpleasant woman
noun
small mouselike mammal with a long snout; related to moles
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shrewmouse

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insectivore

Definition that contains shrew

craft shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
cunning shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
guile shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
acumen shrewdness shown by keen insight
craftiness shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
polity shrewd or crafty management of public affairs
slyness shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
blarina shrews
genus neurotrichus shrew moles
insectivora shrews; moles; hedgehogs; tenrecs