Definition of "hectored" [hectored]

• Simple past of hector. (verb)
• Past participle of hector (verb)

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• "Experts from around the world advised ( "hectored" might be a better word) Woods that only by opening up could he hope for public forgiveness."
• "In recent weeks, the Romney campaign has also hectored Mr. Perry to offer specific proposals after speaking in generalities during his first two months as a candidate."
• "One, it was she and the circle of hard-nosed war hawks who hectored, badgered, and hammered Bush to launch the war that ravaged that country."