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henpecked Synonyms

Another word for henpecked

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• adjective (Context 1)

Continually criticized, nagged, and dominated by one's wife or female partner (used especially of a man).

Usage Example

"In the classic sitcom, the main character is portrayed as a timid, browbeaten husband who always yields to his wife's demands."

Strong
browbeaten
submissive
cowed
subservient
docile
meek
Weak
obedient

Opposites of henpecked

The opposite of henpecked shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

domineering
dominant
assertive
independent
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• Nearby Words

henley
henna
henpeck
henpecked
henry
hentai
hepatica

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Henpecked. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/henpecked
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