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HECTORED Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word hectored. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word hectored. (close relations)
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annoyed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• aroused to impatience or anger

• troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

bothered
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• caused to show discomposure

harassed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

intimidated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• made timid or fearful as by threats

pestered
verbv
adjective satellite

• troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

tormented
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

• tormented or harassed by nightmares or unreasonable fears

badgered
verbv
noun

• sturdy carnivorous burrowing mammal with strong claws; widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere

• a native or resident of Wisconsin

verb

• annoy persistently

• persuade through constant efforts

bullied
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a cruel and brutal fellow

• a hired thug

adjective satellite

• excellent

verb

• be bossy towards

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

coerced
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

nagged
verbv
noun

• someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

• an old or over-worked horse

verb

• bother persistently with trivial complaints

• worry persistently

• remind or urge constantly

plagued
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal

• any epidemic disease with a high death rate

• a swarm of insects that attack plants

• any large scale calamity (especially when thought to be sent by God)

• an annoyance

verb

• cause to suffer a blight

• annoy continually or chronically

pressured
adjectiveadj
noun

• the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

• a force that compels

• the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

• the state of demanding notice or attention

• the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin

• an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

• the pressure exerted by the atmosphere

verb

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

• exert pressure on someone through threats

prodded
verbv
noun

• a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

• a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion

verb

• to push against gently

• urge on; cause to act

• poke or thrust abruptly

pushed
verbv
noun

• the act of applying force in order to move something away

• the force used in pushing

• enterprising or ambitious drive

• an electrical switch operated by pressing

• an effort to advance

verb

• move with force

• press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action

• make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

• strive and make an effort to reach a goal

• press against forcefully without moving

• approach a certain age or speed

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

• sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs)

• move strenuously and with effort

• make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

huff
verbv
noun

• a state of irritation or annoyance

verb

• inhale recreational drugs

• blow hard and loudly

terrorise
verbv
verb

• coerce by violence or with threats

• fill with terror; frighten greatly

terrorize
verbv
verb

• coerce by violence or with threats

• fill with terror; frighten greatly

ballyrag
verbv
verb

• be bossy towards

browbeat
verbv
verb

• be bossy towards

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

bully
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cruel and brutal fellow

• a hired thug

adjective satellite

• excellent

verb

• be bossy towards

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

Best Hypernyms For HECTORED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hectored, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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intimidate

Alternatives for ANNOYED

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