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intimidate vs hector

hector vs intimidate

intimidate and hector both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intimidate No No Yes No
hector No No Yes No
As verbs, hector is a hyponym of intimidate; that is, hector is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than intimidate:
  • intimidate: make timid or fearful
  • hector: be bossy towards
Other hyponyms of intimidate include hold over, ballyrag, boss around, browbeat, bully, bullyrag, push around, strong-arm.
intimidate (verb) hector (verb)
make timid or fearful be bossy towards
to compel or deter by or as if by threats
Difference between intimidate and hector

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