henpecked; henpecking; henpecks
: to subject (one's spouse or partner) to persistent nagging and domination
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my doctor henpecked me into adopting a healthier lifestyle
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henpeck
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hen·peck
ˈhen-ˌpek 
: to nag and boss one's spouse
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