Hectored

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past of hector form-of, past
  2. 2
    past participle of hector form-of, participle, past

Synonyms

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badgeredbaitedbedeviledbesetdoggedharassed

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"The strikers hectored the few scabs courageous enough to cross the picket line."

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