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Meaning of Hectoring | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The act of one who hectors, or acts blusteringly.

Equivalents

العربية الإرهاب
日本語 関白

Examples

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

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

hectorism hectorite Hectors hectorship hectosecond hectostere

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