hector
Translation
to bully, to intimidate, to talk to someone in a bullying way
Examples
He hectors his staff constantly.
He hectors his staff constantly.
She refused to be hectored into signing the contract.
She refused to be hectored into signing the contract.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to talk to (sb.) in a bullying way He hectors his staff constantly.
((sb.)) into ((-ing)) to force (sb.) to do (sth.) by bullying them She refused to be hectored into signing the contract.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bully, intimidate, harass; Antonyms: persuade, coax, encourage
Etymology
From Hector, the Trojan warrior in Greek mythology, known for his bravery but later associated with blustering.
Memory Tips
Think of the mythological hero Hector, but imagine him as a bossy, overbearing figure.