Hector
[ hek-ter ]
/ ˈhɛk tər /
noun
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.
verb (used with object)
(lowercase) to treat with insolence; bully; torment: The teacher hectored his students incessantly.
verb (used without object)
(lowercase) to act in a blustering, domineering way; be a bully.
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Origin of Hector
< Latin < Greek Héktōr, special use of adj. héktōr holding fast
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British Dictionary definitions for hectoring (1 of 2)
hector
/ (ˈhɛktə) /
verb
to bully or torment
noun
a blustering bully
Word Origin for hector
C17: after Hector (the son of Priam), in the sense: a bully
British Dictionary definitions for hectoring (2 of 2)
Hector
/ (ˈhɛktə) /
noun
classical myth a son of King Priam of Troy, who was killed by Achilles
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Cultural definitions for hectoring
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.
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