Hector
Classical Mythology. the eldest son of Priam and husband of Andromache: the greatest Trojan hero in the Trojan War, killed by Achilles.
(lowercase) a blustering, domineering person; a bully.
a male given name.
(lowercase) to treat with insolence; bully; torment: The teacher hectored his students incessantly.
(lowercase) to act in a blustering, domineering way; be a bully.
Origin of Hector
1Other words for Hector
Words Nearby Hector
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
How to use Hector in a sentence
There was one card signed "Hector," but I don't know anyone named Hector!
Outside, they killed Hector McMillan, a Canadian missionary, before joining the ranks of the fleeing rebels.
‘Argo’ in the Congo: The Ghosts of the Stanleyville Hostage Crisis | Nina Strochlic | November 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“The United States v. Hector Monsegur,” Judge Loretta Preska said.
How Sabu the Hacker Rat Manipulated a Good-Hearted Judge | Michael Daly | May 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOn Tuesday, it was Hector Pagan, ex-husband of Mob Wives star Renee Graziano.
'Mob Wives’ Courtroom Drama Exposes Rat, But Protects Jury | Michael Daly | March 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“Then maybe you should take up laundering yourself, Billy,” says Hector quietly.
One celebrated English author has gone that far already: “Plus another thing, Hector!”
He guessed that the request was connected with Hector Caron's death; and, of course, gave his consent.
Mrs. Falchion, Complete | Gilbert ParkerJustine tried hard for composure, and answered gently: "I loved my brother Hector."
Mrs. Falchion, Complete | Gilbert ParkerFor Hector ran away from a single man; this hero was never known to run away at all.
It Is Never Too Late to Mend | Charles ReadeMajor Hector Munro took command of the British army, and found it in a mutinous condition; desertions to the enemy were frequent.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntAnd then, dear Hector, if you only knew how some people's tempers have altered since you went away!
British Dictionary definitions for hector (1 of 2)
/ (ˈhɛktə) /
to bully or torment
a blustering bully
Origin of hector
1British Dictionary definitions for Hector (2 of 2)
/ (ˈhɛktə) /
classical myth a son of King Priam of Troy, who was killed by Achilles
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Cultural definitions for Hector
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.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Browse