Example Sentences:

Ramayana:  During the events leading to the exile of Rama, Manthara acts like a shrew and incites Kaikeyi to act like one too.

Mahabharata:  Those who don’t like the fact that Draupadi had a strong spine and a sharp tongue to boot, often label her a shrew.

Bhagavad-gita:  If we are not shrewd with dealing with our mind, it may make us act like shrews.