Henpeck

What do we mean by henpeck?

To dominate or harass (someone, usually a man) with persistent nagging. transitive verb

To rule or keep in subjection by superior force of will or assaults of ill temper; domineer over: said of a wife who thus rules her husband.

The rule or control of a husband by his wife; henpecking. noun

To bother persistently with trivial complaints; to subject to petty authority; -- said of a woman who thus treats her male companion, especially of wives who thus dominate their husbands. Commonly used in the past participle (often adjectively). transitive verb

To nag persistently. verb

Bother persistently with trivial complaints verb

A man who is meekly subservient to his wife.

Words that are spelled similarly to henpeck:
henpeck, hen-peck, hen peck.

Words that rhyme with henpeck:
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Consonant match to henpeck:
hen-peck, hen peck.

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