henpecked
/ˈhɛnpɛkt/
adjective
- Describing a person, especially a husband, who is constantly nagged or dominated by a wife or partner.
- The henpecked husband quietly agreed to every request just to avoid another argument.
- In the play, the henpecked character finally stood up for himself and surprised everyone.
- He felt henpecked at home, but at work he was a confident leader.
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