Hector — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈhek-tər/ hec·tor

Meaning & Definition of Hector

Hector (noun)

  1. a son of Priam, husband of Andromache, and Trojan champion slain by Achilles
  2. bully, braggart

Hector (verb)

  1. to behave in an arrogant or intimidating way, to act like a bully, swagger
  2. to intimidate or harass by bluster or personal pressure

Hector (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who teases, threatens, or hurts smaller, weaker, or more vulnerable persons

    "law penalizing debt collection agencies that operate like hectors"

    similar: bully, bullyboy, intimidator
    related: antagonist, enemy, abuser, baiter, giber, harasser, harrier, heckler, mocker, needler, oppressor, persecutor, ridiculer, taunter, tease, teaser, torturer, goon, hood, hoodlum, hooligan, mug, punk, rough, roughneck, rowdy, ruffian, thug, tough, toughie, cutthroat, felon, gangster, gunman, mobster, racketeer

Hector (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats

    "the judge warned the attorney that hectoring the witness with aggressive questioning would not be allowed"

    similar: blackjack, bogart, browbeat, bulldoze, bully, bullyrag, cow, intimidate, strong-arm, pick on
    related: bluster, trash-talk, affright, alarm, frighten, horrify, scare, shock, spook, startle, terrify, menace, terrorize, threaten, badger, harass, hound, bludgeon, coerce, compel, constrain, dragoon, force, make, oblige, press, pressure, push around, demoralize, psych (out), unman, unnerve, discompose, disconcert, disquiet, distress, disturb, perturb, upset
    near: cheer, comfort, console, reassure, solace, soothe, embolden, encourage, hearten, steel, convince, persuade

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hector

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hector:

bully, bullyboy, intimidator, blackjack, bogart, browbeat, bulldoze, bullyrag, cow, intimidate, strong-arm, pick on

Related Words for Hector

antagonist, enemy, abuser, baiter, giber, harasser, harrier, heckler, mocker, needler, oppressor, persecutor, ridiculer, taunter, tease, teaser, torturer, goon, hood, hoodlum, hooligan, mug, punk, rough, roughneck, rowdy, ruffian, thug, tough, toughie

Near Antonyms of Hector

cheer, comfort, console, reassure, solace, soothe, embolden, encourage, hearten, steel, convince, persuade

Word Forms of Hector

Inflections: hectored, hectoring

Derived words: hectoringly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Hector

Latin, from Greek Hektōr

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Hector

What does "Hector" mean?

"Hector" means a son of Priam, husband of Andromache, and Trojan champion slain by Achilles. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a son of Priam, husband of Andromache, and Trojan champion slain by Achilles. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Hector"?

Other words for "Hector" include bully, bullyboy, intimidator, blackjack, bogart, browbeat, bulldoze and bullyrag. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hector" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hector"?

There are 87 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hector". Common alternatives include bully, bullyboy, intimidator, blackjack, bogart, browbeat, bulldoze, bullyrag, cow and intimidate.

How do you use "Hector" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hector" in a sentence: "law penalizing debt collection agencies that operate like hectors"; "the judge warned the attorney that hectoring the witness with aggressive questioning would not be allowed".

Is "Hector" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hector" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Hector"?

"Hector" is pronounced /ˈhek-tər/ and divided into syllables as hec·tor.

What is the origin of the word "Hector"?

"Hector" comes from Latin, from Greek Hektōr. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Hector" meaning "a person who teases, threatens, or hurts smaller, weaker, or more vulnerable persons"?

When "Hector" (noun) means a person who teases, threatens, or hurts smaller, weaker, or more vulnerable persons, synonyms include bully, bullyboy and intimidator.