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Henpecked

usgb/ˈhenpekt/Volume
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Gender Specific

The term 'henpecked' is usually used for men, not women.

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His friends joked that he was becoming henpecked after marriage.
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Possibly Offensive

Can imply negative judgment; use carefully to avoid offending someone.

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I don't think it's fair to call him henpecked just because he's considerate.
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Colloquial Use

'Henpecked' is informal and more common in conversation than formal writing.

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In casual talk, someone might say a neighbor is 'a bit henpecked'.
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