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hector v

Hector means to bully or talk to someone in a domineering way. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of hector

  • to bully or talk to someone in a domineering way

Usage examples of hector

The supervisor did not merely correct mistakes; he hectored employees until they felt bullied.

She hated family dinners because her uncle would hector everyone about their career choices.

A good teacher explains; a bad one may hector students with loud, domineering lectures.

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