harpies

The word “harpies” has 2 syllables: har-pies

It's pronounced as /ˈhɑrpiz/

What is synonym and antonym for harpies?

In the thesaurus, “harpies” has 42 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for harpies along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for harpies

battle-axes
belittlers
bloodsuckers
buzzards
carpers
castigators
cavilers
cavillers
censurers
critics
deriders
destroyers
detractors
devourers
dragon ladies
exploiters
faultfinders
fishwifes
fishwives
furies
gorgons
harridans
kites
leeches
nitpickers
pettifoggers
predators
quibblers
railers
scolds
sharks
shrews
spongers
sponges
termagants
users
vampires
viragoes
viragos
vixens
vultures
wolves

Antonyms for harpies

prey
preys

Meanings of harpies

noun
1. A fabulous winged monster, ravenous and filthy, having the face of a woman and the body of a vulture.
2. A shrewish woman.
3. One who is rapacious or ravenous; an extortioner.
4. The European moor buzzard or marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus).
5. A large and powerful double-crested, short-winged American eagle (Harpia harpyja).

Example Sentences

The legend described terrifying harpies swooping down from the cliffs.
In ancient myths, harpies were feared as agents of punishment.
The artist painted dark, winged harpies circling above the shipwreck.
Stories of harpies often symbolized chaos and vengeance.
The fantasy novel featured harpies guarding the entrance to a hidden realm.

On this page you'll find 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to harpies, such as: battle-axes, belittlers, bloodsuckers, buzzards, carpers, castigators, cavilers.

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