as in to dog
to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders
my doctor henpecked me into adopting a healthier lifestyle
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Recent Examples of henpeck
Laurent Naouri was gravelly but properly pathetic as Cendrillon’s henpecked father; Ying Fang and Maya Lahyani carried off the goofy stepsisters with aplomb.
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Heidi Waleson, WSJ, 23 Apr. 2018
Heidi Waleson, WSJ, 23 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for henpeck
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High prices and quality problems, notably in the ever-more-costly Jeep line, dogged the company's brands.Joel Mathis, theweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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However, refusing to give up on his dream of becoming an avid writer of fiction, the young author brings talent, dogged determination and a marketing savvy mindset to break through the industry’s perennial clique.Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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By James Parker Editor’s Note: Is anything ailing, torturing, or nagging at you?James Parker, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Luigi Mangione, 26, appeared to reference his health problems and a bevy of symptoms that nagged at his day-to-day function spanning more than a decade.Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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As a Puck Soup listener pointed out this week, if Pegula only owned the football team, Buffalo fans would be begging him to buy the Sabres too.Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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As natural explorers and hunters, indoor cats often beg to go outside.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Bragg's office urged Merchan to reject Trump's motion to dismiss the case in light of the Republican's 2024 election victory.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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And on the other side, many public health officials urging people to take the COVID-19 vaccine were targeted with personal threats.Arianna Huffington, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sadly, the mainstream media hasn’t bothered to ask me any questions about it.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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If your symptoms bother you, affect your quality of life, or interfere with your daily functioning, your healthcare provider can help.Jess Sims, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
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But Kathie, who was haunted by guilt for getting her sister and friend in a dangerous situation, hounded investigators for answers.Johnny Dodd, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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As the new authorities in town, they are hounded at every turn by civilians airing grievances ranging from the price of bread to conflicts over property to thieves taking advantage of the security vacuum.Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Harris campaign plans to launch a new ad during the game that needles Trump on the prospect of a second presidential debate, The Associated Press reported.Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 28 Sep. 2024
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And during these Games, the IBA has been defending its choices and needling the IOC.Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 3 Aug. 2024
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You’re annoyed by it all, until the next horde of patrons do the same.Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 10 Dec. 2024
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Claire’s dopey jock boyfriend Simon (Charlie Hall) generally annoys her with his requests for sexts and movie nights.Courtney Howard, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Henpeck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/henpeck. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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