I. ˈhek-tər noun
Etymology: Latin, from Greek Hektōr
Date: 14th century
1. capitalized : a son of Priam, husband of Andromache, and Trojan champion slain by Achilles
2. : bully , braggart
II. verb
( hec·tored ; hec·tor·ing -t(ə-)riŋ)
Date: 1660
intransitive verb
: to play the bully : swagger
transitive verb
: to intimidate or harass by bluster or personal pressure
Synonyms: see bait
• hec·tor·ing·ly -t(ə-)riŋ-lē adverb