Hector

[ hek-ter ]

noun

1. Classical Mythology. the eldest son of Priam and husband of Andromache: the greatest Trojan hero in the Trojan War, killed by Achilles.
2. (lowercase) a blustering, domineering person; a bully.
3. a male given name.

verb (used with object)

1. (lowercase) to treat with insolence; bully; torment:

   The teacher hectored his students incessantly.

   Synonyms: harass, badger, persecute, torture

verb (used without object)

1. (lowercase) to act in a blustering, domineering way; be a bully.

hector

¹

/ ˈhɛktə /

verb

1. to bully or torment

noun

1. a blustering bully

Hector

²

/ ˈhɛktə /

noun

1. classical myth a son of King Priam of Troy, who was killed by Achilles

Hector

1. In classical mythology , a prince of Troy and the bravest of the Trojan warriors. At the end of the Trojan War (see also Trojan War ), Achilles killed Hector and then dragged his body behind a chariot around the walls of Troy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hector¹

< Latin < Greek Héktōr, special use of adj. héktōr holding fast

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hector¹

C17: after Hector (the son of Priam), in the sense: a bully

Example Sentences

There was one card signed "Hector," but I don't know anyone named Hector!

From Washington Post

Outside, they killed Hector McMillan, a Canadian missionary, before joining the ranks of the fleeing rebels.

From The Daily Beast

“The United States v. Hector Monsegur,” Judge Loretta Preska said.

From The Daily Beast

On Tuesday, it was Hector Pagan, ex-husband of Mob Wives star Renee Graziano.

From The Daily Beast

“Then maybe you should take up laundering yourself, Billy,” says Hector quietly.

From The Daily Beast

One celebrated English author has gone that far already: “Plus another thing, Hector!”

From The Daily Beast

He guessed that the request was connected with Hector Caron's death; and, of course, gave his consent.

From Project Gutenberg

Justine tried hard for composure, and answered gently: "I loved my brother Hector."

From Project Gutenberg

For Hector ran away from a single man; this hero was never known to run away at all.

From Project Gutenberg

Major Hector Munro took command of the British army, and found it in a mutinous condition; desertions to the enemy were frequent.

From Project Gutenberg

And then, dear Hector, if you only knew how some people's tempers have altered since you went away!

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• browbeat
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