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hector

hec·tor [ héktər ] (past and past participle hec·tored, present participle hec·tor·ing, 3rd person present singular hec·tors)


transitive and intransitive verb 
Definition:
 
speak in intimidating way: to speak to somebody in a loud, threatening, or domineering tone intended to intimidate

[Mid-17th century. After Hector]
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