1. to persistently criticize, nag, or harass someone (especially a spouse) in a way that undermines their confidence or authority
Usage: transitive verb; informal

Examples

• She would constantly henpeck him about his spending habits.
• He complained that his wife henpecked him over every little mistake.
• Don't henpeck your partner about things they can't control.
• The manager was known to henpeck his employees about minor details.
• She henpecked him until he finally agreed to paint the house.
• He felt henpecked by his mother's constant criticism.
• They argued because she said he henpecked her about her career choices.