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Rarehectoring
The correct spelling is hectoring.
How to pronounce hectoring
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.To dominate or intimidate in a blustering way; to bully, to domineer.
- 2.To behave like a hector or bully; to bluster, to swagger; to bully.
noun
- 1.The act of one who hectors, or acts blusteringly.
adjective
- 1.That hectors; intimidating or domineering.
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