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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 cure; to become healthy again

to connect someone or something in your mind with another person or thing

To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.

To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.

to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly