virago

• Существительное, обозначающее женщину, которую воспринимают как громкую, агрессивную или властную, часто используемое в уничижительном или историческом контексте.

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.

   Властная женщина

   • 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.

   Синонимыfishwifeharridannagscoldshrewtermagant

2. Strong and aggressive womanC1formal

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

   Мужеподобная женщина

   • 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.

   Синонимыamazonbattle-axharridanshrewtermagantvixen

   Антонимыmouseshrinking violetwallflower