Hellcat
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noun.
A woman regarded as bad-tempered and evil.
noun.
A woman who practices sorcery; a witch.
noun.
A person who torments others.
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noun.
Witch
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noun.
A violent person (especially a woman).
Word Usage
"( "hellcat" Ida & slapping prostitute), and (as you suggest) combination good-mother/bad-mother (Peggy)."
Synonym
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