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HEN-PECK Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word hen-peck. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word hen-peck. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for HEN-PECK

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nag
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

• an old or over-worked horse

verb

• bother persistently with trivial complaints

• worry persistently

• remind or urge constantly

badger
verb, nounv, n
noun

• sturdy carnivorous burrowing mammal with strong claws; widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere

• a native or resident of Wisconsin

verb

• annoy persistently

• persuade through constant efforts

berate
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

browbeat
verbv
verb

• be bossy towards

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

chide
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

criticize
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

harass
verbv
verb

• annoy continually or chronically

• exhaust by attacking repeatedly

harry
nounn
verb

• annoy continually or chronically

• make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes

hound
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

• someone who is morally reprehensible

verb

• pursue or chase relentlessly

pester
verbv
verb

• annoy persistently

scold
verbv
noun

• someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

verb

• censure severely or angrily

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

peck
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

• a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 2 gallons

• a United States dry measure equal to 8 quarts or 537.605 cubic inches

• a light kiss

• bite by a bird

verb

• hit lightly with a picking motion

• eat by pecking at, like a bird

• kiss lightly

• eat like a bird

• bother persistently with trivial complaints

Best Hypernyms For HEN-PECK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hen-peck, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
complain kick kvetch plain quetch
Phrases (1)
sound off

Alternatives for NAG

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