Hector

Quick meaning: Hector is a noun meaning Sometimes in the form Hector: a blustering, noisy, turbulent fellow; a braggart, bully.

Meaning

Sometimes in the form Hector: a blustering, noisy, turbulent fellow; a braggart, bully.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To dominate or intimidate in a blustering way; to bully, to domineer.
2. (intransitive) To behave like a hector or bully; to bluster, to swagger; to bully.

Example Sentences

[…] I was ſent for by the marſhall, huffed and hectored ſtrangely, thretned, &c., in fine, muſte give bonds to the good behaviour; I refuſed, […]

Leave me alone! Will you leave me alone! Hectored by women all my life—hectored by women—first one, then another. I won't stand it—I won't stand it—

The complaint alleges that on or about February 5 and March 8, Respondent, by Mrs. Flynn, violated Section 8(a)(1) of the Act by hectoring employees for seeking union representation.

I will be the sole judge of what I think is effective and of what I should do. I will stick by my judgment, and I will not be lectured or hectored by the hon. Gentleman or anyone else.

Word Forms

• hectors
• hectoring
• hectored
• hectour

Synonyms for hector

Depending on context, synonyms include terrorise, terrorize, huff, bully, bullyrag, browbeat.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include browbeat, bullyrag, ballyrag, bully, strong-arm, harry.

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