novercal

/noʊvərˈkɑːl/ (noh-vər-KAHL)

Definitions

1. noun

A woman who is cruel, heartless, and often given to ferocious or savage behavior; a term often used interchangeably with ‘she-wolf’.

“The media portrayed the corporate executive as a nover-cal, mercilessly crushing smaller businesses in her pursuit of power.”

Synonyms

  • she-wolf
  • shrew

Antonyms

  • benevolent
  • gentle