μέγαιρα — meaning in English

English meaning

• scold verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.

Senses

μέγαιρα is used for these senses in English:

• Megaera (Greek god) One of the Furies, Erinyes in Greek mythology, the cause of jealousy and envy, who punishes people who commit crimes, especially marital infidelity.
• scold A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.

scold — full definition

1. verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.
2. noun Old-fashioned: a person, especially a woman, who habitually nags or criticizes.

Related Greek words