Synonyms & related words for harridan

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of harridan — including hag, trollop, witch, hussy, strumpet, wench. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to harridan

Explore words related to harridan — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include termagant, harpy, shrewish, shrewishly, shrewishness, slattern, shrew, ogress. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for harridan

Common synonyms for harridan include hag, trollop, witch, hussy, strumpet, wench, floozy, nymphomaniac — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does harridan come from?

The word harridan breaks down into one root of French origin: the root harridan, from French haridelle (“worn-out horse, jade”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.