How do you pronounce henpeck?

henpeck is pronounced as /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/.

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henpeck

🐓henpeck (henpek)

verb

/ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

ser constantemente criticado o dominado por la esposa (ser constantemente criticado o dominado por la esposa)

Henna heptagon

Meaning

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

Traducción del significado

criticar, regañar o dominar constantemente (especialmente a un esposo)

Oraciones de ejemplo

He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.

Él se sintió controlado por su esposa excesivamente dominante.

El se sintió controlado por su esposa excesivamente dominante.

Expresiones de ejemplo

henpecked husband

esposo controlado por su esposa

Synonyms

nag, scold, criticize, dominate

Antonyms

support, encourage, praise

Colocaciones

henpecked husband, constantly henpeck, henpeck by wife

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