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Henpecked

usgb/ˈhenpekt/Volume
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Gender SpecificPlay
The term 'henpecked' is usually used for men, not women. SlideHis friends joked that he was becoming henpecked after marriage.
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Can imply negative judgment; use carefully to avoid offending someone. SlideI don't think it's fair to call him henpecked just because he's considerate.
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'Henpecked' is informal and more common in conversation than formal writing. SlideIn casual talk, someone might say a neighbor is 'a bit henpecked'.
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