Henpeck (verb)

  1. To nag or harass persistently.
  2. To dominate or control through constant criticism or nagging.

Origin:

The word is a combination of the word "hen" meaning a female bird and "peck" meaning to nag or harass. the word is first recorded in the mid-16th century.

Examples:

  1. She was always henpecking her husband, never giving him a moment's peace.
  2. He was henpecked by his wife, constantly being told what to do.
  3. The boss was henpecking his employees, always finding something to criticize.
  4. She henpecked her children, never letting them make their own decisions.
  5. He was always henpecked by his mother, never allowed to do anything on his own.
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