henpeck

hen·peck

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hen-pek]
- /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/
- /ˈhen.ˌpek/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hen-pek]
- /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

Definitions of henpeck word

verb with object henpeck to browbeat, bully, or intimidate (one's husband, boyfriend, etc.). 1
noun henpeck (of a woman) continually criticize and give orders to (her husband or other male partner). 1
verb henpeck (of a woman) to harass or torment (a man, esp her husband) by persistent nagging 0
verb transitive henpeck to nag and domineer over (one's husband) 0
verb henpeck (chiefly by a wife) To nag persistently. 0

See all 5 definitions of henpeck

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Parts of speech for Henpeck

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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henpeck popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

henpeck usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for henpeck

verb henpeck

badger — A badger is a wild animal which has a white head with two wide black stripes on it. Badgers live underground and usually come up to feed at night.
berate — If you berate someone, you speak to them angrily about something they have done wrong.
bother — If you do not bother to do something or if you do not bother with it, you do not do it, consider it, or use it because you think it is unnecessary or because you are too lazy.
bug — A bug is an insect or similar small creature.
bully — A bully is someone who uses their strength or power to hurt or frighten other people.

All 20 Synonyms of henpeck