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hectored

The word “hectored” has 2 syllables: hec-tored

It's pronounced as /ˈhɛktɚd/

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In the thesaurus, “hectored” has 78 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hectored along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hectored

Antonyms for hectored

Meanings of hectored

  • verb
    1. To dominate or intimidate in a blustering way; to bully, to domineer.
    2. To behave like a hector or bully; to bluster, to swagger; to bully.

Example Sentences

  • The supervisor hectored the staff about meeting the deadline.
  • She felt hectored by constant criticism from her coworkers.
  • The politician was hectored by reporters after the announcement.
  • He hectored his younger brother for forgetting the assignment.
  • The audience member hectored the speaker with aggressive questions.

On this page you'll find 97 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hectored, such as: abject, abused, affrighted, aid, alarmed, assist, assuage.

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