<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Classical Mythology: the eldest son of Priam and husband of Andromache; the greatest Trojan hero in the Trojan War, killed by Achilles.</li><li>(lowercase) a blustering, domineering person; a bully.</li><li>a male given name.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>(lowercase) to treat with insolence; bully; torment: The teacher hectored his students incessantly.</li><li>Synonyms: harass, badger, persecute, torture.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>(lowercase) to act in a blustering, domineering way; be a bully.</li></ul>