hector
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noun \ˈhek-tər\Definition of HECTOR
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capitalized : a son of Priam, husband of Andromache, and Trojan champion slain by Achilles
Examples of HECTOR
- <a small-town hector with no job and lots of time on his hands>
Origin of HECTOR
Latin, from Greek Hektōr
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to HECTOR
- Synonyms
- bullyboy, bully, intimidator
Other Literature Terms
2hector
verbhec·toredhec·tor·ing \-t(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of HECTOR
intransitive verb
: to play the bully : swagger
transitive verb
: to intimidate or harass by bluster or personal pressure
— hec·tor·ing·ly \-t(ə-)riŋ-lē\ adverb
See Examples of HECTOR
- The judge ordered the attorney to stop hectoring the witness.
- <the children used to constantly hector the poor dog, and now he growls at everybody>
First Known Use of HECTOR
1660
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