HEN-PECK Synonyms
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 |