Synonyms of henpecks

henpecks

verb

present tense third-person singular of henpeck

as in pecks (at)

to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders

my doctor henpecked me into adopting a healthier lifestyle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pecks (at)
• dogs
• picks at
• urges
• begs
• nags
• hounds
• bothers
• needles
• annoys
• fusses (about or over)
• badgers
• eggs
• carps (at)
• pressures
• pushes
• chivies
• chivvies
• spurs
• harasses
• prompts
• plagues
• pesters
• irks
• bugs
• harries
• insists
• baits
• rides
• vexes
• incites
• exhorts
• hassles
• prods
• goads
• blandishes
• yaps (at)
• nitpicks
• pleads
• cajoles
• wheedles
• coaxes
• importunes
• presses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliments
• recommends
• praises
• commends
• lauds
• builds up
• touts
• applauds
• extols
• eulogizes
• extolls
• acclaims