henpecks
Dominates through nagging
Henpecks means to nag or dominate, said of a wife toward her husband.
The image is of a hen pecking at subordinate birds.
A henpecked husband is one constantly criticized or controlled by his wife: He's so henpecked he can't make a decision without her approval.
The term reflects dated gender assumptions but remains in use.
Persistent bothering or complaining
- domineeringAggressively asserting control
- bossyToo fond of directing others
- controllingExerting authority over others
- submissiveReadily yielding to control
husband · marriage · scolding · criticizing · complaining · browbeating · pestering · harping
Excessive control over details
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- intimidatingInspiring fear or unease
- subordinateOne lower in rank
- supervisorOne who directs workers
badgering · hectoring · pressuring · undermining · belittling · nitpicking · criticizing · overbearing
nagging
Persistent bothering or complaining
- domineeringAggressively asserting control
- bossyToo fond of directing others
- controllingExerting authority over others
submissive · husband · marriage · scolding · criticizing · complaining · browbeating · pestering · harping · fault-finding
micromanaging
Excessive control over details
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- intimidatingInspiring fear or unease
- subordinateOne lower in rank
supervisor · badgering · hectoring · pressuring · undermining · belittling · nitpicking · criticizing · overbearing · dominating
henpeckssupports
Sustains or reinforces
encourages · builds up · nurtures · affirms · praises
henpecksappeases
Satisfies to prevent conflict
accommodates · indulges · pampers · obeys
- henpecked husbandMan dominated by wife