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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024hec•tor /ˈhɛktɚ/USA pronunciation v. - [~ + object] to harass (someone) by bullying:always hectoring his students to perform better.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: hector /ˈhɛktə/ vb - to bully or torment
n - a blustering bully
Etymology: 17th Century: after Hector (the son of Priam), in the sense: a bully Hec•tor (hek′tər),USA pronunciation n. - Mythology[Class. Myth.]the eldest son of Priam and husband of Andromache: the greatest Trojan hero in the Trojan War, killed by Achilles.
- (l.c.) a blustering, domineering person;
a bully. - a male given name.
v.t. - (l.c.) to treat with insolence;
bully;
torment:The teacher hectored his students incessantly.
v.i. - (l.c.) to act in a blustering, domineering way;
be a bully.
- Greek Héktōr, special use of adjective, adjectival héktōr holding fast
- Latin
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged torture, persecute; badger, harass.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Hector /ˈhɛktə/ n - a son of King Priam of Troy, who was killed by Achilles
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