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hectoring

The correct spelling is hectoring.

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verb

Say it like: Hec-tor-ing

The correct spelling is hectoring. To dominate or intimidate in a blustering way; to bully, to domineer.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To dominate or intimidate in a blustering way; to bully, to domineer.
  2. 2.To behave like a hector or bully; to bluster, to swagger; to bully.

noun

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

adjective

  1. 1.That hectors; intimidating or domineering.

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