hectoring

English

Etymology

hector +‎ -ing

Pronunciation

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Adjective

hectoring (comparative more hectoring, superlative most hectoring)

1. That hectors; intimidating or domineering.

Verb

hectoring

1. present participle and gerund of hector

Noun

hectoring (plural hectorings)

1. The act of one who hectors, or acts blusteringly.
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     their hectorings against an absent enemy, and their pusillanimity on his approach

Anagrams

• Creighton, nightcore, tochering, trichogen