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Webster 1828 Edition

Hectoring

HEC'TORING

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ppr.
Bullying; blustering; vexing.

Definition 2024

hectoring

hectoring

English

Adjective

hectoring ‎(comparative more hectoring, superlative most hectoring)

  1. That hectors; intimidating or domineering.

Verb

hectoring

  1. present participle of hector

Noun

hectoring ‎(plural hectorings)

  1. The act of one who hectors, or acts blusteringly.
    • Washington Irving
      their hectorings against an absent enemy, and their pusillanimity on his approach

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