as in to dog
to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders
my doctor henpecked me into adopting a healthier lifestyle
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Recent Examples of henpeck
Laurent Naouri was gravelly but properly pathetic as Cendrillon’s henpecked father; Ying Fang and Maya Lahyani carried off the goofy stepsisters with aplomb.
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Heidi Waleson, WSJ, 23 Apr. 2018
Heidi Waleson, WSJ, 23 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for henpeck
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Those questions about his application, his focus and his hunger have dogged him almost every step of the way.—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Its founders hoped for a Silicon Valley-sized valuation, but transport plays are often dogged by low multiples.—
Iain Martin,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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By James Parker Editor’s Note: Is anything ailing, torturing, or nagging at you?—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2025
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In the back half of the regular season, red zone woes nagged a Texas offense with the talent to be one of the nation’s best.—
Sam Khan Jr.,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
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There is a literal abundance of riches begging to be sipped.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The teen lived long enough to call his father, begging for help in his final moments.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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County officials apologized Friday after residents across the Los Angeles area continued to receive erroneous emergency alerts that urged them to prepare to evacuate, even though many were not close to any of the fires sweeping across the foothills of the sprawling metropolis.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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The United States has said that Mr. González is the president-elect of Venezuela and has urged Mr. Maduro to step aside.—
Julie Turkewitz,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Vlasic is not bothered by this but does have a suggestion for the NHL.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2025
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The latter group ultimately just couldn’t be bothered to get off their couches.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2025
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The highlights of Williamson’s 360 windmill dunk will live on, but look at the way Murray and Williamson hounded Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards at the point of attack to create the opportunity.—
William Guillory,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Sun-Kissed Cooking: Vegetables Front and Center by Brooke Williamson Chef Brooke Williamson is another on this list who was hounded, frankly, for not having a book out despite more than two decades in the industry under her belt.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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He's floated the idea of the U.S. taking ownership of Greenland and suggested annexing Canada amid border security negotiations in a pitch that Axios' Dave Lawler notes is designed, at least in part, to needle Prime Minister Trudeau.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
25 Dec. 2024
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As the interview evolves, Cutler seems to revel in needling Stewart.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
4 Nov. 2024
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The game was tied at 25 with 7:22 left in the first half, but Florida Southwestern was clearly annoyed by the constant pressure.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Mostly we are annoyed by inane thickets of regulation and are suckers for a politician who vows to sweep them aside.—
Peter C. Baker,
New York Times,
1 Jan. 2025
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“Henpeck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/henpeck. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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