Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hectoring
verb
/ˈhɛk.tər.ɪŋ/
Definition
Hectoring refers to bullying or intimidating someone, often through aggressive or domineering speech.
Examples
- The teacher’s hectoring tone made the students feel uneasy and reluctant to participate.
- Despite his hectoring, she remained calm and refused to be intimidated.
Meaning
To hector means to lecture someone in a forceful or bullying manner, showing an attitude of superiority.
Synonyms
- Bully
- Intimidate
- Harass
- Scold
