Hector

[ hek-ter ]

noun

1. Classical Mythology. the eldest son of Priam and husband of Andromache: the greatest Trojan hero in the Trojan War, killed by Achilles.
2. (lowercase) a blustering, domineering person; a bully.
3. a male given name.

verb (used with object)

1. (lowercase) to treat with insolence; bully; torment:

   The teacher hectored his students incessantly.

   Synonyms: harass, badger, persecute, torture

verb (used without object)

1. (lowercase) to act in a blustering, domineering way; be a bully.

hector

¹

/ ˈhɛktə /

verb

1. to bully or torment

noun

1. a blustering bully

Hector

²

/ ˈhɛktə /

noun

1. classical myth a son of King Priam of Troy, who was killed by Achilles

Hector

1. In classical mythology , a prince of Troy and the bravest of the Trojan warriors. At the end of the Trojan War (see also Trojan War ), Achilles killed Hector and then dragged his body behind a chariot around the walls of Troy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hector¹

< Latin < Greek Héktōr, special use of adj. héktōr holding fast

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hector¹

C17: after Hector (the son of Priam), in the sense: a bully

Example Sentences

“I am sure my life is going to change,” said the man, who asked to be identified by only his first name, Hector.

From Los Angeles Times

The Rev Hector Morrison, who is from Lewis and is principal of Highland Theological College UHI, said one reason for the longevity of Lewis and Harris' Sunday traditions were evangelical revivals.

From BBC

The lawsuits, filed against Dr. Hector Granados and Dr. May Lau, call both doctors “radical gender activists,” and seek to revoke their medical licenses.

From Salon

“Fernando, popularly known as “El Toro”, isn’t just a player; he’s a symbol of resilience, dedication, and passion to many like myself who grew up venerating him,” wrote Hector Gonzalez, who started the petition.

From Los Angeles Times

Police would build a case against him and a young woman he did not know, Charlotte Pleytez, then 20 and pregnant, with the murder of Hector Flores, a former member of a rival gang.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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