Hectoring
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hectoring is an adjective meaning That hectors; intimidating or domineering.
Meaning
That hectors; intimidating or domineering.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of hector
- The act of one who hectors, or acts blusteringly.
Example Sentences
their hectorings against an absent enemy, and their pusillanimity on his approach
The types that started using “-maxxing” in earnest often did so with such hectoring self-seriousness that it was impossible not to parody.
Word Forms
- hectorings
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