battle-axes

The word “battle-axes” has 4 syllables: bat-tle-ax-es

It's pronounced as /ˈbætəlˌæksɪz/


What is synonym and antonym for battle-axes?

In the thesaurus, “battle-axes” has 27 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for battle-axes along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for battle-axes

  • belittlers
  • carpers
  • castigators
  • cavilers
  • cavillers
  • censurers
  • critics
  • deriders
  • detractors
  • dragon ladies
  • faultfinders
  • fishwifes
  • fishwives
  • furies
  • gorgons
  • harpies
  • harridans
  • nitpickers
  • pettifoggers
  • quibblers
  • railers
  • scolds
  • shrews
  • termagants
  • viragoes
  • viragos
  • vixens

Meanings of battle-axes

  • noun
    1. An ancient military weapon, an axe designed for combat.
    2. This weapon borne on arms as a mark of prowess.
    3. A domineering, antagonistic woman.
    4. An electric guitar.
    5. (usually spelt "battleaxe") An allotment of land at the rear of another property, with a long, narrow strip of land connecting it to the roadway.

Example Sentences

  • The museum displayed several ancient battle-axes used by Viking warriors.
  • Blacksmiths forged heavy battle-axes for use in medieval battles.
  • Stories tell of heroes wielding twin battle-axes against dragons.
  • Collectors prize authentic battle-axes for their historical value.
  • Soldiers marched into war armed with swords, spears, and battle-axes.

On this page you'll find 27 synonyms or another words to battle-axes, such as: belittlers, carpers, castigators, cavilers, cavillers, censurers, critics.

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