hectoring

Hec·tor

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hek-ter]
- /ˈhɛk tər/
- /ˈhek.tər.ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hek-ter]
- /ˈhɛk tər/

Definitions of hectoring word

noun hectoring Classical Mythology. the eldest son of Priam and husband of Andromache: the greatest Trojan hero in the Trojan War, killed by Achilles. 1
noun hectoring (lowercase) a blustering, domineering person; a bully. 1
noun hectoring a male given name. 1
verb with object hectoring (lowercase) to treat with insolence; bully; torment: The teacher hectored his students incessantly. 1
verb without object hectoring (lowercase) to act in a blustering, domineering way; be a bully. 1
noun hectoring That hectors; intimidating or domineering. 1

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Parts of speech for Hectoring

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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hectoring popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for hectoring

adjective hectoring

moralising — to reflect on or express opinions about something in terms of right and wrong, especially in a self-righteous or tiresome way.
moralizing — to reflect on or express opinions about something in terms of right and wrong, especially in a self-righteous or tiresome way.
bullying — the intimidation of weaker people

All 3 Synonyms of hectoring