hector

Meanings

• noun

  A person who persistently harasses or badgers someone.

  - "He is a hector when it comes to collecting debts."
  - "Don't be a hector to your friends."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈhɛktɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

huff , terrorise , terrorize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hector
ectocracy , rectifier , vexed

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Variants

List of all variants of hector that leads to same result
hector , hectors , hectored , hectoring , hectoringly , Berlioz , Berliozian , Hector Berlioz , Louis Hector Berlioz , Charles-Hector d'Estaing , Comte Jean-Baptiste-Charles-Henri-Hector d'Estaing , Estaing , d' , Jean-Baptiste-Charles-Henri-Hector d'Estaing , d' Estaing , marquis de Saillans , Hector Hugh Munro , Munro , Claude-Louis-Hector Villars , Villars

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of a character in Greek mythology, Hector, who was known for his bullying and intimidating behavior.

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Trivia

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1. The name 'Hector' is also the name of a character in Homer's 'Iliad', who was a noble Trojan warrior.

2. The term 'hector' is also used in psychology to describe a person who persistently tries to change another person's behavior.

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Related Concepts

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1. bully: A person who uses strength or power to intimidate or harass others.

2. intimidation: The act of making someone afraid or intimidated by using threats or violence.

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Culture

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Hector is a common name in literature, particularly in Greek mythology, where Hector was a Trojan prince. In modern usage, the term 'hector' is often used metaphorically to describe someone who harasses or bullies others.

How to Memorize "hector"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, intimidating person who constantly annoys and harasses others.
   - Visualize the Greek mythology character Hector, who was a bully and intimidator.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hector' with the idea of someone who is persistent and intimidating.
   - Think of someone who constantly nags or harasses others and label them as a 'hector'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'H-E-C-T-O-R' to remember the meaning: Harasses, Embarrasses, Constant, Torment, Overpowers, Relentless

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