Definition of Hector

1. Verb. Be bossy towards. "They want to Hector the prisoners "; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"

Exact synonyms: Ballyrag, Boss Around, Browbeat, Bully, Bullyrag, Push Around, Strong-arm
Generic synonyms: Intimidate
Specialized synonyms: Domineer, Tyrannise, Tyrannize

2. Noun. (Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War.
Category relationships: Greek Mythology
Generic synonyms: Mythical Being

Definition of Hector

1. n. A bully; a blustering, turbulent, insolent, fellow; one who vexes or provokes.

2. v. t. To treat with insolence; to threaten; to bully; hence, to torment by words; to tease; to taunt; to worry or irritate by bullying.

3. v. i. To play the bully; to bluster; to be turbulent or insolent.

Definition of Hector

1. Proper noun. (Greek mythology) A Trojan hero in ''Iliad''. ¹

2. Proper noun. (Ancient Greek male given name) ¹

3. Noun. A bully; a blustering, turbulent, noisy fellow. ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) To intimidate or dominate in a blustering way. ¹

5. Verb. (intransitive) To behave like a bully; swagger. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hector

1. to bully [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: bully

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hector

Hebridean
Hebridean Islands
Hebridean Isles
Hebrideans
Hebrides
Hebridian
Hebridians
Hebron
Hebræan
Hebræans
Hecate
Hecate Strait
Hecht
Hecht's pneumonia
Heck's disease
Hector (current term)
Hector Berlioz
Hector Hevodidbon
Hector Hugh Munro
Hectour
Hedelfinger
Hedeoma pulegioides
Hedera
Hedera helix
Hedgecock
Hedgecox
Hedjaz
Hedstrom
Hedstrom file
Hedwig

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