Associations to the word «Hector»

Wiktionary

HECTOR, noun. A bully; a blustering, turbulent, noisy fellow.
HECTOR, verb. (transitive) To intimidate or dominate in a blustering way.
HECTOR, verb. (intransitive) To behave like a bully; swagger.
HECTOR, proper noun. (Greek mythology) A Trojan hero in Iliad.
HECTOR, proper noun. A male given name

Dictionary definition

HECTOR, noun. (Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War.
HECTOR, verb. Be bossy towards; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young".

Wise words

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