hectoring
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[edit]Adjective
[edit]hectoring (comparative more hectoring, superlative most hectoring)
- That hectors; intimidating or domineering.
Verb
[edit]hectoring
- present participle and gerund of hector
Noun
[edit]hectoring (plural hectorings)
- 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