hector
/ˈhɛktər/
verb
- To bully or intimidate someone in a loud, aggressive way.
- The manager hectored his team so much that morale dropped.
- The older student would hector the younger kids in the hallway.
- During the debate, he tried to hector his opponent into silence.
Synonyms
noun
- A person who bullies or intimidates others.
- No one wanted to work with the office hector.
- The coach was a known hector, always shouting at the players.
- The playground hector finally got in trouble with the principal.