Shrewing

Translation of "shrewing" into Russian

Noun

/ˈʃruːɪŋ/

shrewing

shrewings pl

сварливая женщина

The shrewing in the play was known for her sharp tongue.

Сварливая женщина в пьесе была известна своим острым языком.

Noun

/ˈʃruːɪŋ/

The act of scolding or nagging persistently.

Her constant shrewing about the chores made everyone in the house feel uneasy.

Verb

Archaic. To curse or wish evil upon; to scold sharply.

The old knight shrewed the thieves for their insolence.

Pres. Participle

/ˈʃruːɪŋ/

Scolding or nagging persistently.

The shrewing tone of his remarks silenced the room.