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SHREW

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Shrew.

How to pronounce shrew:

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Shrew - as a noun

A scolding nagging bad-tempered woman

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
termagant
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disagreeable womanunpleasant woman
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Small mouselike mammal with a long snout; related to moles

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shrewmouse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
insectivore
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shrew - as a verb

To beshrew; to curse.

Example Sentences

"The shrew scurried across the garden, searching for food."
"I saw a tiny shrew darting through the underbrush."
"The shrew's sharp teeth can deliver a painful bite."
"My sister is such a shrew when she doesn't get her way."
"The book described the shrew as an aggressive and territorial creature."
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Word Game Points

Is SHREW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shrew is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHREW has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SHREW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shrew is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHREW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SHREW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shrew is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHREW has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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