Shrew (N)
Pronunciation: /ʃruː/
Word Meaning:
- A small, mouse-like mammal with a long snout and tiny eyes, typically inhabiting grassy or wooded areas.
- A peevish, ill-tempered woman.
Uses in Sentence:
- “I spotted a shrew darting among the bushes in the garden.”
- “Her reputation as a shrew preceded her, making people cautious around her.”
Synonyms:
- Termagant
- Virago
- Hag
Antonyms:
- Sweetheart
- Angel
Word Meaning in Hindi: ऊर्मिल (Urmil)
Word uses in Hindi:
“वह एक ऊर्मिल है, उसकी चिड़चिड़ाहट का नाम ही खास है।” (She’s a shrew, her name is synonymous with irritability.)