henpecked

[US]/ˈhɛnˌpɛkt/
[UK]/ˈhɛnˌpɛkt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.controlled by one's wife; dominated by one's wife; wife-dominated

Phrases & Collocations

henpecked husband

henpecked man

henpecked partner

henpecked spouse

henpecked boyfriend

henpecked father

henpecked worker

henpecked groom

henpecked son

henpecked fellow

Example Sentences

he is so henpecked that he never makes a decision without asking his wife.

being henpecked can sometimes lead to resentment in a relationship.

his friends often tease him for being henpecked.

she doesn't want him to feel henpecked, but she likes to have things her way.

many men fear being henpecked in their marriages.

he feels henpecked because he can't go out with his friends without her permission.

some people think being henpecked is a sign of love and commitment.

she often reminds him that he is henpecked, but he doesn’t mind.

his henpecked nature makes him a more considerate partner.

some men embrace being henpecked as part of their relationship dynamics.

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