hectors
The word “hectors” has 2 syllables: hec-tors
It's pronounced as /ˈhɛktɚz/
What is synonym and antonym for hectors?
In the thesaurus, “hectors” has 86 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for hectors along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for hectors
- abusers
- affrights
- alarms
- antagonists
- badgers
- baiters
- blackjacks
- bludgeons
- blusters
- bogarts
- browbeats
- bulldozes
- bullies
- bullyboys
- bullyrags
- coerces
- compels
- constrains
- cows
- cutthroats
- demoralizes
- discomposes
- disconcerts
- disquiets
- distresses
- disturbs
- dragoons
- enemies
- felons
- forces
- frightens
- gangsters
- gibers
- goons
- gunmen
- harassers
- harasses
- harriers
- hecklers
- hoodlums
- hoods
- hooligans
- horrifies
- hounds
- intimidates
- intimidators
- makes
- menaces
- mobsters
- mockers
- mugs
- needlers
- obliges
- oppressors
- persecutors
- perturbs
- picks on
- presses
- pressures
- punks
- pushes around
- racketeers
- ridiculers
- roughnecks
- roughs
- rowdies
- ruffians
- scares
- shocks
- spooks
- startles
- strong-arms
- taunters
- teasers
- teases
- terrifies
- terrorizes
- threatens
- thugs
- torturers
- toughies
- toughs
- trash-talks
- unmans
- unnerves
- upsets
Antonyms for hectors
- cheers
- comforts
- consoles
- convinces
- emboldens
- encourages
- heartens
- persuades
- reassures
- solaces
- soothes
- steels
Meanings of hectors
- verb
- To dominate or intimidate in a blustering way; to bully, to domineer.
- To behave like a hector or bully; to bluster, to swagger; to bully.
Example Sentences
- He constantly hectors his teammates whenever they make mistakes.
- The coach hectors the players during every practice session.
- She dislikes the way her supervisor hectors employees over minor problems.
- The critic often hectors young artists instead of encouraging them.
- The politician hectors reporters who ask difficult questions.
On this page you'll find 98 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hectors, such as: abusers, affrights, alarms, antagonists, badgers, baiters, blackjacks.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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abusers
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- baiters
- bullies
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- cutthroats
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- gangsters
- gibers
- goons
- gunmen
- harassers
- harriers
- hecklers
- hectors
- hoodlums
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- hooligans
- intimidators
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- mugs
- needlers
- oppressors
- persecutors
- punks
- racketeers
- ridiculers
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ballyrags
- affrights
- alarms
- alarums
- badgers
- blackjacks
- bludgeons
- blusters
- bogarts
- browbeats
- bulldozes
- bullies
- coerces
- compels
- constrains
- cows
- demoralizes
- discomposes
- disconcerts
- disquiets
- distresses
- disturbs
- dragoons
- forces
- frightens
- harasses
- hectors
- horrifies
- hounds
- intimidates
- makes
- menaces
- obliges
- perturbs
- picks on
- presses
- pressures
- pushes around
- scares
- shocks
- spooks
- startles
- strong-arms
- terrifies
- terrorizes
- threatens
- trash-talks
- unmans
- unnerves
- upsets