Hector
[ hek-ter ]
/ ˈhɛk tər /
noun
Classical Mythology.
the eldest son of Priam and husband of Andromache: the greatest Trojan hero in the Trojan War, killed by Achilles.
(lowercase)
a blustering, domineering person; a bully.
a male given name.
verb (used with object)
(lowercase)
to treat with insolence; bully; torment: The teacher hectored his students incessantly.
verb (used without object)
(lowercase)
to act in a blustering, domineering way; be a bully.
Origin of Hector
< Latin < Greek
Héktōr, special use of adj.
héktōr holding fast
Example sentences from the Web for hectoring
British Dictionary definitions for hectoring (1 of 2)
hector
/ (ˈhɛktə) /
verb
to bully or torment
noun
a blustering bully
Word Origin for hector
C17: after
Hector (the son of Priam), in the sense: a bully
British Dictionary definitions for hectoring (2 of 2)
Hector
/ (ˈhɛktə) /
noun
classical myth
a son of King Priam of Troy, who was killed by Achilles
Cultural definitions for hectoring
Hector
In classical mythology, a prince of Troy and the bravest of the Trojan warriors. At the end of the Trojan War (see also Trojan War), Achilles killed Hector and then dragged his body behind a chariot around the walls of Troy.