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Term: Henpecked

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1 - Popular:

A term used to describe a man who is constantly nagged, controlled, or dominated by his wife.

Example Sentence:

John is a henpecked husband, always doing whatever his wife tells him to do.

Sense 2 - Local:

In some regions, "henpecked" can refer to someone who is cowardly or weak-willed, easily swayed or influenced.

Example Sentence:

Tom is often teased by his friends for being henpecked as he never voices his own opinions.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1 - Popular:

To harass, criticize, or dominate someone, especially one's spouse, with persistent nagging or orders.

Example Sentence:

She constantly henpecks her husband, always telling him what to do and how to do it.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1 - Popular:

A person who is constantly nagged, controlled, or dominated by their spouse.

Example Sentence:

The poor man seems like a complete henpeck, having no say in any decision at his own home.

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