HyperDic: hector

English > 2 senses of the word Hector / hector:
NOUNperson Hector(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
VERBemotionhector, strong-arm, bully, browbeat, bullyrag, ballyrag, boss around, push aroundbe bossy towards
Hector / hector > pronunciation
Soundshheh'kter
Rhymesabductor ... zoster: 649 rhymes with ter...
English > Hector: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War.
CategoryGreek mythologyThe mythology of the ancient Greeks
Instance ofmythical beingAn imaginary being of myth or fable
SpanishHector, Héctor
CatalanHector, Hèctor
English > hector: 2 senses > verb 1, emotion
MeaningBe bossy towards.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Synonymsstrong-arm, bully, browbeat, bullyrag, ballyrag, boss around, push around
Narrowertyrannize, tyrannise, domineerRule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
Broaderintimidatemake timid or fearful
Spanishatemorizar, intimidar
Catalanintimidar

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