henpecked

[ˈhɛnˌpɛkt]

henpecked Definition

  • 1(of a man) continually criticized and told what to do by his wife or female partner
  • 2(of a woman) domineering and controlling towards her husband or male partner

Using henpecked: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "henpecked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was a henpecked husband who always did what his wife told him to do.

  • Example

    She was a henpecked wife who controlled every aspect of her husband's life.

henpecked Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for henpecked

Antonyms for henpecked

Phrases with henpecked

  • a man who is continually criticized and told what to do by his wife or female partner

    Example

    He was tired of being a henpecked husband and decided to stand up for himself.

  • a woman who is domineering and controlling towards her husband or male partner

    Example

    She was a henpecked wife who always had to have her way.

  • a man who is continually criticized and told what to do by his wife or female partner

    Example

    He felt like a henpecked man, always having to do what his wife wanted.

Origins of henpecked

from hen + peck, referring to the behavior of a hen pecking at food

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Summary: henpecked in Brief

'Henpecked' [ˈhɛnˌpɛkt] is an adjective used to describe a man who is continually criticized and told what to do by his wife or female partner, or a woman who is domineering and controlling towards her husband or male partner. Synonyms include 'submissive', 'compliant', 'obedient', 'docile', and 'meek'. The term is often used in phrases like 'henpecked husband' and 'henpecked wife'.