Vocabulary Entry

hector

|noun • verb

noun

A person who intimidates or dominates others; also, from Greek mythology, a Trojan prince and hero.

Example Sentences

"He was known as a hector on the playground, always pushing the younger kids around."

"In Greek mythology, Hector was a noble warrior who fought bravely for Troy."

"The hectoring tone of the manager made everyone uncomfortable during the meeting."

verb

Example Sentences

"The older students would hector the freshmen until they stood up for themselves."

"It's unacceptable to hector people into making decisions they are not ready for."

"She tried to ignore the way he hectored her about her choices."