hector | Definition of hector

hector

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of hector

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

Synonyms of hector

blackjack, bogart, browbeat, bulldoze, bully, bullyrag, cow, intimidate, mau-mau, strong-arm

Words Related to hector

bluster, trash-talk

affright, alarm (also alarum), 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

Phrases Synonymous with hector

Near Antonyms of hector

cheer, comfort, console, reassure, solace, soothe

embolden, encourage, hearten, steel

convince, persuade