hector (Meaning)
hector (n)
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
hector (v)
be bossy towards
hector (n.)
A bully; a blustering, turbulent, insolent, fellow; one who vexes or provokes.
hector (v. t.)
To treat with insolence; to threaten; to bully; hence, to torment by words; to tease; to taunt; to worry or irritate by bullying.
hector (v. i.)
To play the bully; to bluster; to be turbulent or insolent.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hector
hector Sentence Examples
- The general hectored his troops, demanding they fight with valor.
- The professor hectored his students, chastising them for their lack of diligence.
- The coach hectored his players, imploring them to give their all.
- The parent hectored their child, lecturing them about their behavior.
- The bully hectored the smaller student, demanding their lunch money.
- The saleswoman hectored the customer, pressuring them to make a purchase.
- The boss hectored the employee, criticizing their work performance.
- The friend hectored the other, nagging them to change their ways.
- The spouse hectored the other, constantly questioning their decisions.
- The leader hectored the group, demanding their loyalty and obedience.
FAQs About the word hector
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War, be bossy towardsA bully; a blustering, turbulent, insolent, fellow; one wh
intimidator, enemy,bully, oppressor, harasser, abuser, torturer,thug, bullyboy, punk
reassure,reassure, console, soothe, encourage, steel, console, cheer, persuade, cheer
The general hectored his troops, demanding they fight with valor.
The professor hectored his students, chastising them for their lack of diligence.
The coach hectored his players, imploring them to give their all.
The parent hectored their child, lecturing them about their behavior.
