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hector

verb

/ˈhɛktər/

Meaning

To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.

The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.

bully, intimidate, browbeat, domineer

encourage, support, assist

hector into, constantly hector, hectoring tone

to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality

to create or write something, especially music, poetry, or a letter

to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone

To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.

To make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others