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hector
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hector
verb
/ˈhɛktər/
Hectic
hedge
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example Sentences
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
Synonyms
bully, intimidate, browbeat, domineer
Antonyms
encourage, support, assist
Collocations
hector into, constantly hector, hectoring tone
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