Henpeck and Nag

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Henpeck verb - To subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders.

Usage example: neighbors say she henpecked him into giving up golf and selling his clubs

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Nag is a synonym for henpeck in praise topic. In some cases you can use "Nag" instead a verb "Henpeck".

Nag verb - To subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders.

Usage example: she kept nagging him to fix the furnace before the weather got any colder

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Henpeck is a synonym for nag in praise topic. You can use "Henpeck" instead a verb "Nag", if it concerns topics such as harass, scold.

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