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Meaning of hectoring

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hectoring

verb

Definitions

  1. To dominate or intimidate in a blustering way; to bully, to domineer.

    Synonyms:terroriseterrorize

  2. To behave like a hector or bully; to bluster, to swagger; to bully.

    Synonyms:huff

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of one who hectors, or acts blusteringly.

adjective

Definitions

  1. That hectors; intimidating or domineering.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/hectorhttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/hectoring

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