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hectored

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Main Entry:
2hector
Function:
verb
Inflected Form(s):
hec·tored; hec·tor·ing Listen to the pronunciation of hectoring \-t(ə-)riŋ\
Date:
1660
intransitive verb : to play the bully : swagger transitive verb : to intimidate or harass by bluster or personal pressure
synonyms see bait
— hec·tor·ing·ly Listen to the pronunciation of hectoringly \-t(ə-)riŋ-lē\ adverb
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