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    Hector (en. Hector)

    /ˈɛktɚ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who intimidates or harasses others.
    The school hector was feared by many students.
    El hector del colegio era temido por muchos estudiantes.
    Someone who acts arrogantly to dominate others.
    He always acts like a hector in discussions.
    Siempre actúa como un hector en las discusiones.
    verb
    To intimidate or harass in an arrogant or aggressive manner.
    You shouldn't hector your classmates.
    No deberías hector a tus compañeros de clase.
    To pressure someone to act in a certain way.
    I don't like being hectored to make decisions.
    No me gusta que me hectoren para que tome decisiones.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Greek 'Hektor', a hero in mythology.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hector someone
    To intimidate a person.
    hector a alguien
    to be a hector
    To act in an arrogant or intimidating manner.
    ser un hector

    Related Words

    bully
    A person who stalks or intimidates others.
    bully
    harassment
    The act of harassing or pursuing someone, whether physically or psychologically.
    persecución

    Slang Meanings

    To bully
    That guy is always hectoring the weaker ones.
    Ese tipo siempre está hectorando a los más débiles.
    To take control of a situation aggressively
    Don't be a hector, we should talk things over.
    No seas hector, debemos dialogar.