Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
henpeck
verb
/ˈhɛnˌpɛk/
Definition
To criticize or nag someone constantly, typically by a wife toward her husband.
Examples
- She tends to henpeck her husband over the smallest issues.
- The husband felt henpecked by his wife’s constant suggestions and corrections.
- After years of being henpecked, he finally decided to speak up about his feelings.
Meaning
Henpeck means to repeatedly bother or scold someone with petty complaints or demands.
Synonyms
- nag
- browbeat
- scold
- criticize
- chide
