单词	henpecking
释义	henpeck verb hen·​peck ˈhen-ˌpek  henpecked; henpecking; henpecks transitive verb : to subject (one's spouse or partner) to persistent nagging and domination Synonyms dog hound nag needle peck (at) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences my doctor henpecked me into adopting a healthier lifestyle Recent Examples on the Web Laurent Naouri was gravelly but properly pathetic as Cendrillon’s henpecked father; Ying Fang and Maya Lahyani carried off the goofy stepsisters with aplomb. Heidi Waleson, WSJ, 23 Apr. 2018 Word History First Known Use 1671, in the meaning defined above henpecking verb present participle of henpeck as in nagging to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders my doctor henpecked me into adopting a healthier lifestyle Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance nagging hounding dogging begging needling badgering urging bothering annoying pestering harassing picking at nitpicking goading pushing chivvying harrying egging baiting pecking (at) prodding hassling wheedling riding vexing insisting bugging irking plaguing cajoling pleading prompting spurring inciting pressuring exhorting chivying importuning coaxing blandishing pressing carping (at) yapping (at) fussing (about or over) Antonyms & Near Antonyms complimenting praising lauding commending recommending applauding eulogizing touting acclaiming building up extolling See More
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