1. bullying, aggressive, or domineering in manner or speech; intimidating through threats or harsh words

1. to bully, intimidate, or harass someone with aggressive or threatening behavior or speech
Usage: present participle of 'hector'

Examples

• The hectoring tone of the coach made the players nervous before the game.
• She was tired of his hectoring attitude whenever she made a mistake.
• He stopped hectoring his younger brother about his grades.
• The politician's hectoring speech alienated many voters.
• They were hectoring him into admitting something he didn't do.
• Her hectoring manner made it difficult for people to work with her.
• He hectored the witness during the cross-examination.