henpecked

/ˈhɛnpɛkt/
/ˈhɛnpɛkt/
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Definitions of henpecked
  1. adjective
    harassed by persistent nagging
    synonyms: dominated
    submissive
    inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
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