Hectored

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This word is acceptable for play in the US & UK dictionaries that are being used in the following games:

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  • v. Simple past of hector.
  • v. Past participle of hector
  • Word Usage
    "Experts from around the world advised ( "hectored" might be a better word) Woods that only by opening up could he hope for public forgiveness."
    Verb Form
    hectored    hectoring    hectors   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    Form
    hectored    hectoring   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    bully    threaten    tease    taunt    bluster   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Rector    Schechter    collector    connecter    connector   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    revile    genet    rodomontade    grouchy    corbel