Termagant(noun)
A harsh, quarrelsome, and overbearing woman.
Hindi meaning:झगड़ालू और कठोर स्वभाव वाली महिला
Synonyms: Shrew, Scold, Virago, Harridan
Antonyms: Peacemaker, Gentlewoman, Pacifier, Soother
Example: The novel portrays her unfairly as a termagant.
Trick to remember: Termagant sounds like terror giant; a loud quarrelsome woman can seem like a terror giant.
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