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hectoring

/ˈhɛktərɪŋ/ /ˈhɛktɪŋ/

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verb

توبيخ، تخويف

To dominate or intimidate in a blustering way; to bully, to domineer.

Examples :

"The older brother was always hectoring his younger siblings, telling them what to do and criticizing everything they did. "

كان الأخ الأكبر يوبخ أشقاءه الأصغر سناً دائمًا، ويخبرهم بما يجب عليهم فعله وينتقد كل ما يفعلونه.

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verb

يتنمّر، يوبّخ

To behave like a hector or bully; to bluster, to swagger; to bully.

Examples :

"The manager was hectoring his employees, constantly yelling and criticizing their work. "

كان المدير يتنمّر على موظفيه، ويصرخ باستمرار وينتقد عملهم.

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noun

التوبيخ، التهديد

The act of one who hectors, or acts blusteringly.

Examples :

"The boss's constant hectoring made the workplace stressful and unpleasant. "

جعل توبيخ الرئيس المستمر مكان العمل متوتراً وغير سار.

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adjective

متنمّر، مسيطر

That hectors; intimidating or domineering.

Examples :

"The teacher's hectoring tone made the students afraid to ask questions. "

جعلت نبرة المعلم المتنمّرة الطلاب يخافون من طرح الأسئلة.

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