Synonyms of virago

22 similar words

Another word for virago is vixen. Other synonyms of virago are harridan, scold, cat and bitch.

Synonyms and similar words for virago

shrew
termagantA censorious, nagging, and quarrelsome woman; a scold, a shrew.
battle axe
bitch
brim UK, slangAn irascible, violent woman.
brimstone
cat
crowAn ill-tempered and obstinate woman, or one who otherwise has features resembling the bird; a harpy.
dragonA fierce and unpleasant woman.
fishwife
harpyA shrewish woman.
harridanA vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.
hellcat
jadeA bad-tempered or disreputable woman.
nag
nudnikA person who is very annoying; a pest, a nag, a jerk.
scoldA person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.
she-devil
vixenA malicious, quarrelsome or temperamental woman.
witch
cockatrice archaicAn evil, deceitful, or destructive person.
faggot Ireland, UKAn old and/or shrewish woman.

noun A woman given to undue belligerence or ill manner at the slightest provocation.
noun A woman who is scolding, domineering, or highly opinionated.
noun A woman who is rough, loud, and aggressive.

What is another word for virago?: Virago has 22 synonyms on Word.ws, such as vixen, harridan, scold, cat and bitch.
What does virago mean?: Virago means a woman given to undue belligerence or ill manner at the slightest provocation.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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