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Meaning of hector
to talk or behave in a way that is intended to intimidate or annoy someone
Etymology of hector
The word "hector" originates from the name of the Trojan hero Hector in Homer's Iliad, who was known for his bravery and martial prowess
In the 16th century, the term "to hector" emerged, meaning to bully or intimidate someone, often in a swaggering or insolent manner
Synonyms
intimidate
bully
harass
torment
tease
taunt
threaten
menace
frighten
cow
daunt
browbeat
coerce
strong-arm
tyrannize
oppress
persecute
vex
plague
bother
pester
badger
hound
dog
harry
beset
beleaguer
annoy
irritate
exasperate
infuriate
enrage
incense
provoke
ruffle
rile
nettle
gall
grate
goad
needle
nag
heckle
ride
bait
tease
twit
chaff
josh
kid
rib
banter
rally
mock
jeer
sneer
scorn
flout
sneer
scoff
disdain
insult
affront
offend
outrage
humiliate
abash
mortify
embarrass
discomfit
discomfort
fluster
rattle
upset
disturb
perturb
trouble
worry
vex
bedevil
haunt
Definitions
- To intimidate or domineer over someone, often through aggressive or insolent behavior
- * To harass or torment someone persistently
Usage Examples
- The bully liked to hector the weaker kids in the playground
- * The manager was known to hector his employees, making them feel belittled and intimidated
- * The politician was accused of trying to hector the moderator during the debate
Antonyms
appease
placate
soothe
calm
reassure
comfort
solace
conciliate
pacify
mollify
gentle
soften
tranquilize
quiet
still
hush
allay
alleviate
assuage
mitigate
moderate
temper
ease
relieve
console
encourage
hearten
uplift
inspirit
buoy
boost
cheer
gladden
delight
please
gratify
satisfy
amuse
entertain
divert
distract