as in shrew
a bad-tempered scolding woman
why anyone puts up with that vixen's sharp tongue is beyond me
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Recent Examples of vixen
But through no fault of the actress, the film starts to sag as Erika morphs from intoxicating vixen to deceitfully manipulative monster.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
The model is a vintage vixen in an archival gold sequin Elie Saab gown.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
During a recent appearance on VladTV, the iconic video vixen opened up about her experience touring the country at 14 years old and how the period exposed her to predatory behavior from associates of 2 Live Crew and other celebrities.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The Gong vixen is not afraid to play with colors.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
The model is a vintage vixen in an archival gold sequin Elie Saab gown.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
During a recent appearance on VladTV, the iconic video vixen opened up about her experience touring the country at 14 years old and how the period exposed her to predatory behavior from associates of 2 Live Crew and other celebrities.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The Gong vixen is not afraid to play with colors.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vixen
shrew
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See page 8 to order a shrew for $29, plus shipping and handling.—
Jeff Wilson,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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Because for the most part, Caroline comes off as a rigid uptight shrew.—
Lisa DePaulo,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Vixen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vixen. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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