henpeck

Meanings

• A term used to describe a situation where a woman dominates and controls her husband's life.

  - "She was a real henpeck. Every move he made was controlled by her."
  - "He felt trapped in his marriage, constantly living in fear of his wife's wrath."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with henpeck
henpen , penhen , penkin , penning

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Homophones

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1. henpeck () : A situation where a woman dominates and controls her husband's life.
   

2. henpeck (English) : A type of bird, specifically a female chicken.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of henpeck that leads to same result
henpeck , henpecked , henpecking , henpecks

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Forms

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{"term"=>"henpeck", "part_of_speech"=>"Verb", "definition"=>"To dominate and control a husband's life.", "examples"=>["She henpecked her husband, telling him what to wear, what to eat, and even when to go to the bathroom.", "He felt trapped in his marriage, constantly living in fear of his wife's wrath. She henpecked him, controlling every aspect of his life."], "synonyms"=>["dominate", "control", "manipulate", "coerce"], "antonyms"=>["submit", "yield", "give in", "surrender"], "derivatives"=>["henpecker", "henpecking", "henpecked"]}

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Etymology

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The origin of the term 'henpeck' is unclear, but it is believed to have originated in the United States during the late 19th or early 20th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. domestic violence:

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Culture

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The term 'henpeck' has been used in various forms of media, including literature, film, and television. In these works, the term is often used to describe a woman who wields excessive power and control over her husband. This portrayal of the term can be seen as reflecting cultural attitudes towards gender roles and power dynamics in relationships.

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