HENPECKED

dominated, henpecked

(adjective) harassed by persistent nagging

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

henpecked (comparative more henpecked, superlative most henpecked)

(particularly of husbands or boyfriends) Intimidated or overwhelmed by a nagging or overbearing wife or girlfriend.

Synonyms

• pussywhipped

• under the thumb

• uxorious

Source: Wiktionary

HENPECK

Hen"peck`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Henpecked; p. pr. & vb. Henpecking.]

Definition: To subject to petty authority; -- said of a wife who thus treats her husband. Commonly used in the past participle (often adjectively).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition