hector — to talk to someone in a bullying way; to intimidate or harass with words
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to talk to someone in a bullying way; to intimidate or harass with words
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɛktər/
Korean meaning: 괴롭히다, 윽박지르다, 협박하듯 말하다
Korean pronunciation: **헥**터
Example Sentences
- My neighbor constantly hectors me about my lawn, as if he's the grass police.
- She hectors her teenage son about his room being messy every single day.
- The drill sergeant hectored the recruits until they could march in perfect formation.
hector
VERB//ˈhɛktər//
to talk to someone in a bullying way; to intimidate or harass with words

a larger student leans aggressively toward a smaller student, pointing his finger and shouting with an angry expression. His mouth is wide open and his eyebrows are furrowed as he towers over his target menacingly. The smaller student cowers back against the lockers, looking frightened and defensive with his books clutched tightly to his chest. His face shows clear distress as he tries to shrink away from the verbal assault. Other students in the background stop and stare at the confrontation, some looking concerned while others hurry past. The hallway atmosphere becomes tense as the aggressive behavior disrupts the normal flow of student activity. someone talking to another person in a bullying and intimidating way
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Origin
From Hector, the noble Trojan hero in Homer's Iliad. The meaning shifted from 'brave warrior' to 'bully' in 17th century English, likely through the idea of a swaggering soldier intimidating others.
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“My neighbor constantly hectors me about my lawn, as if he's the grass police.”
“She hectors her teenage son about his room being messy every single day.”
“The drill sergeant hectored the recruits until they could march in perfect formation.”
“Stop hectoring me about my diet choices - I know pizza isn't a vegetable!”
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