henpeck in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
To henpeck means to criticize or nag someone persistently, often in a domineering or controlling manner.
Crossword clues for henpeck
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "henpeck".
- Constantly nag a partner about small issues.
- Criticize someone persistently in a domineering way.
- Nag and control someone with constant reminders.
- To excessively scold a significant other.
- Repeatedly criticize someone for their choices.
Henpeck sentence examples
- She felt that her husband had begun to henpeck her about every small decision.
- Despite his strong demeanor at work, he was often henpecked by his overbearing mother.
- The constant criticism from his partner made him feel henpecked and undermined.
- In the sitcom, the husband is humorously henpecked by his witty and assertive wife.
- He found it frustrating to be henpecked by his friends over his choice of career.