henpeck

Synonyms

dog, hound, nag, needle, peck (at);

Near Antonyms

compliment;

commend, laud, praise, recommend, tout;

acclaim, applaud, build up, eulogize, extol (also extoll);

Related Words

carp (at), fuss (about or over), nitpick;

annoy, badger, bait, bother, bug, chivy (or chivvy), harass, harry, hassle, irk, pester, plague, ride, vex, yap (at);

egg, goad, incite, prod, prompt, spur, urge;

exhort, insist, press, pressure, push;

blandish, cajole, coax, wheedle;

beg, importune, plead;

Phrases

pick at;