shrew
nounHow to pronounce shrew:
Definition of shrew:
- shrew (noun):
- noun. small mouselike mammal with a long snout; related to moles.
- any of a family (soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
Synonyms for shrew:
battle-ax
battle-axe
blarina brevicauda
common shrew
critic
cryptotis parva
dragon lady
family soricidae
fishwife
fury
gorgon
harpy
harridan
least shrew
masked shrew
scold
short-tailed shrew
shrewmouse
sorex araneus
sorex cinereus
soricidae
termagant
virago
vixen
water shrew
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