harpy

The word “harpy” has 2 syllables: har-py

It's pronounced as /ˈhɑrpi/

What is synonym and antonym for harpy?

In the thesaurus, “harpy” has 41 synonyms and 1 antonym.

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

Synonyms for harpy

battle-ax
battle-axe
belittler
bloodsucker
buzzard
carper
castigator
caviler
caviller
censurer
critic
derider
destroyer
detractor
devourer
dragon lady
exploiter
faultfinder
fishwife
fury
gorgon
harridan
kite
leech
nitpicker
pettifogger
predator
quibbler
railer
scold
shark
shrew
sponge
sponger
termagant
user
vampire
virago
vixen
vulture
wolf

Antonyms for harpy

prey

Meanings of harpy

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 warned sailors of the fearsome harpy guarding the island.
She was described as a cruel harpy in the old tale.
The sculpture depicted a winged harpy with sharp claws.
In mythology, a harpy often symbolized vengeance and punishment.
The story's villain was compared to a screeching harpy.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to harpy, such as: battle-ax, battle-axe, belittler, bloodsucker, buzzard, carper, castigator.

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