请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 henpecked
释义

henpeck

verb

hen·​peck ˈhen-ˌpek How to pronounce henpeck (audio)
henpecked; henpecking; henpecks

transitive verb

: to subject (one's spouse or partner) to persistent nagging and domination

Synonyms

  • dog
  • hound
  • nag
  • needle
  • peck (at)
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

my doctor henpecked me into adopting a healthier lifestyle
Recent Examples on the Web Laurent Naouri was gravelly but properly pathetic as Cendrillon’s henpecked father; Ying Fang and Maya Lahyani carried off the goofy stepsisters with aplomb. Heidi Waleson, WSJ, 23 Apr. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined above

henpecked

verb

past tense of henpeck
as in nagged
to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders my doctor henpecked me into adopting a healthier lifestyle

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • nagged
  • hounded
  • dogged
  • badgered
  • urged
  • bothered
  • annoyed
  • needled
  • begged
  • harried
  • harassed
  • picked at
  • pestered
  • pecked (at)
  • goaded
  • irked
  • vexed
  • pushed
  • hassled
  • chivvied
  • cajoled
  • egged
  • coaxed
  • rid
  • prodded
  • pressured
  • wheedled
  • exhorted
  • plagued
  • spurred
  • insisted
  • prompted
  • incited
  • baited
  • pleaded
  • importuned
  • bugged
  • rode
  • chivied
  • nitpicked
  • plead
  • yapped (at)
  • carped (at)
  • vext
  • fussed (about or over)
  • blandished
  • pressed
  • pled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • complimented
  • lauded
  • praised
  • commended
  • recommended
  • applauded
  • acclaimed
  • extolled
  • touted
  • built up
  • eulogized
See More
随便看

 

英语词典包含469781条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/12/23 23:29:12