virago

• Nom désignant une femme perçue comme bruyante, agressive ou autoritaire, souvent employé de manière péjorative ou dans un contexte historique.

A noun referring to a woman who is perceived as loud, aggressive, or domineering, often used in a derogatory or historical context.

1. Domineering womanC1formal

   A woman who is loud, aggressive, and often scolds or criticizes others.

   Femme dominatrice et criarde

   • The old virago shouted at the children for playing too loudly.
   • She was known as a virago in the neighborhood for her constant complaints.
   • The character in the play was a classic virago, always berating her husband.

   Synonymesfishwifeharridannagscoldshrewtermagant

2. Strong and aggressive womanC1formal

   A woman who is physically large, strong, and assertive, often in a confrontational way.

   Femme forte et agressive

   • The virago easily lifted the heavy crate and carried it away.
   • In the story, the virago defended her family with fierce strength.
   • She was a virago on the battlefield, unmatched in her ferocity.

   Synonymesamazonbattle-axharridanshrewtermagantvixen

   Antonymesmouseshrinking violetwallflower