Domestic Abuse

verb past tense of henpeck, which means to nag or criticize constantly

adjective oppressed or dominated by a wife or female partner

• The henpecked husband always followed his wife's every command.
• Everyone knew he was henpecked because he never made a decision without his wife's approval.
• He was totally henpecked by his controlling partner.
• The henpecked employee felt like he had no autonomy in his job.

noun a physical attack on someone

adjective pertaining to a usual or typical assault that is not aggravated or serious in nature

• The defendant was charged with common assault after allegedly physically attacking the victim.
• He got into a fight at the bar and ended up with a common assault charge.
• She's facing a rap for common assault because of that bar brawl.
• His words were like a common assault on her emotions, leaving her feeling hurt and vulnerable.