HECTORING Synonyms
There are 26 synonyms of the word
hectoring.
(exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word hectoring. (close relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word hectoring. (close relations)
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Definition of HECTORING
Definition of HECTORING
Best Alternative Words for HECTORING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | annoying | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | badgering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 3 | bullying | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 4 | goading | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 5 | nagging | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | ||||
| 6 | pestering | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 7 | provoking | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 8 | taunting | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 9 | teasing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 10 | troubling | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 11 | vexing | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 12 | bothering | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 13 | harassing | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 14 | hounding | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 15 | persecuting | verbv | ||||
| 16 | tormenting | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 17 | huff | verbv | ||||
| 18 | terrorise | verbv | ||||
| 19 | terrorize | verbv | ||||
| 20 | ballyrag | verbv | ||||
Best Hypernyms For HECTORING
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
hectoring, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
intimidate
Alternatives for ANNOYING
Words (37)
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get atget to
