HECTORED Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word hectored. (close relations)
hectoring
Best Alternative Words for HECTORED
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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 | ||||||||