Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun hector

1 sense of hector

Sense 1
Hector -- ((Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War)
       INSTANCE OF=> mythical being -- (an imaginary being of myth or fable)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb hector

1 sense of hector

Sense 1
strong-arm, bully, browbeat, bullyrag, ballyrag, boss around, hector, push around -- (be bossy towards; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young")
       => intimidate -- (make timid or fearful; "Her boss intimidates her")

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