חָרַף

From LSJ

Ἰὸς πέφυκεν ἀσπίδος κακὴ γυνή → Ipsum venenum aspidis mulier mala → Das reinste Natterngift ist eine schlechte Frau

Menander, Monostichoi, 261

English (Strong)

a primitive root; to pull off, i.e. (by implication) to expose (as by stripping); specifically, to betroth (as if a surrender); figuratively, to carp at, i.e. defame; denominative (from חֹ֫רֶף) to spend the winter: betroth, blaspheme, defy, jeopard, rail, reproach, upbraid.