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henpecking

/hɛnˈpɛkiŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does henpecking mean?

noun

The act of dominating or dictating to one's partner, often in a petty or annoying way. A henpecked man is one who is dominated by his wife.

Example

"He felt henpecked by his wife's constant nagging and criticism."

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