🐓henpeck

verb
/ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

Meaning

To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).

Example Sentences

He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.

Example Expressions

henpecked husband

Synonyms

nag, scold, criticize, dominate

Antonyms

support, encourage, praise

Collocations

henpecked husband, constantly henpeck, henpeck by wife

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