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Hectored: meaning, definitions and examples

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hectored

 

[ หˆhษ›ktษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

harass persistently

To hector means to intimidate or bully someone, often through aggressive or demanding behavior. This term signifies the act of forcing someone to do something through pressure or threats, usually in a contemptuous manner.

Synonyms

bully, harass, intimidate, tease

Examples of usage

  • The coach hectored his players about their performance.
  • She felt hectored by her boss to finish the project early.
  • The student was hectored by his peers for being different.
Context #2 | Verb

scold sharply

In another context, hectoring can refer to scolding or reproaching someone in a harsh or commanding tone. This usage conveys a sense of berating someone for their actions.

Synonyms

chide, lecture, rebuke, scold

Examples of usage

  • The father hectored his son for his poor grades.
  • The teacher hectored the class about the importance of honesty.
  • She hectored him for being late again.

Translations

Translations of the word "hectored" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น intimidado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฎเค•เคพเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bedroht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditakutkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะณั€ะพะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zastraszony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„…ใ‹ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท intimidรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ intimidado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tehdit edilen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„ํ˜‘๋ฐ›์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ุฏุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zastraลกenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zastraลกenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅจ่ƒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zastraลกen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณgnir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า›ั‹ะฝั‹ัˆั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒฅแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒจแƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™hdid olunmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ intimidado

Etymology

The word 'hectored' traces its roots back to the name Hector, a character from Greek mythology who was a Trojan prince and a formidable warrior. The name itself derives from the Greek 'Hektor', meaning 'holding fast'. The modern usage of the term has evolved to describe behavior that echoes the aggressive and domineering characteristics associated with this iconic figure. The transition from a proper noun to a verb illustrates a linguistic shift where the actions or attributes of a person, in this case Hector, are generalized to describe similar behaviors in others, particularly in acting overly assertive or bullying. It's believed to have entered the English lexicon in the late 19th century, capturing the connotation of intimidation or coercion inherent in its mythological inspiration.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,782, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.