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hector
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
hector
(verb)
hector
/
ˈ
hɛktɚ/
verb
hectors
;
hectored
;
hectoring
hector
/
ˈ
hɛktɚ/
verb
hectors
;
hectored
;
hectoring
Britannica Dictionary definition of HECTOR
[
+ object
]
:
to criticize or question (someone) in a threatening way
The judge ordered the attorney to stop
hectoring
the witness.
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— hectoring
adjective
[
more hectoring; most hectoring
]
a
hectoring
tone of voice
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