hectoring

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verb

To dominate or intimidate in a blustering way; to bully, to domineer.
To behave like a hector or bully; to bluster, to swagger; to bully.

noun

The act of one who hectors, or acts blusteringly.

adjective

That hectors; intimidating or domineering.

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huff terrorise terrorize browbeat bullyrag ballyrag bully push around strong-arm boss around harrisome horripilating honery hordal hectick hysterick hectoid hecking

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