hectoring

English

Etymology

hector +‎ -ing

Adjective

hectoring (comparative more hectoring, superlative most hectoring)

1. That hectors; intimidating or domineering.

Verb

hectoring

1. present participle of hector

Noun

hectoring (plural hectorings)

1. The act of one who hectors, or acts blusteringly.
   • Washington Irving

     their hectorings against an absent enemy, and their pusillanimity on his approach

Anagrams

• Creighton, nightcore, tochering, trichogen