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henpeck

verb

hen·​peck ˈhen-ˌpek How to pronounce henpeck (audio)
henpecked; henpecking; henpecks

transitive verb

: to subject (one's spouse or partner) to persistent nagging and domination

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of henpeck was in 1671

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