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Hector
[hek-ter]
noun
Classical Mythology.the eldest son of Priam and husband of Andromache: the greatest Trojan hero in the Trojan War, killed by Achilles.
(lowercase)a blustering, domineering person; a bully.
a male given name.
verb (used with object)
(lowercase)to treat with insolence; bully; torment.
The teacher hectored his students incessantly.
Synonyms: , , ,
verb (used without object)
(lowercase)to act in a blustering, domineering way; be a bully.
hector
1/ ˈɛə /
verb
to bully or torment
noun
a blustering bully
Hector
2/ ˈɛə /
noun
classical myth a son of King Priam of Troy, who was killed by Achilles
Hector
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
Word History and Origins
Origin of Hector1
Example Sentences
“It’s really tragic,” a student who identified himself only as Hector said from the sidewalk outside the administrative building.
As a tiebreaker, I called up former Assemblymember Hector De La Torre, who entered politics a quarter century ago to help cleanse his hometown of South Gate.
Their parents, father Hector and mother Raina's asylum applications are still ongoing.
“Hector is the type of law enforcement officer that we all want to be,” Dicus said.
Information on Hector Santa Anna, a World War II bomber pilot and career military leader who has been called a hero of the war, has been taken down, as well.
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