As nouns the difference between hector and taunt
is that hector is a bully; a blustering, turbulent, noisy fellow while taunt is a scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery.
As verbs the difference between hector and taunt
is that hector is to intimidate or dominate in a blustering way while taunt is to make fun of (someone); to goad (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
As a proper noun Hector
is a Trojan hero in Iliad.
As an adjective taunt is
very high or tall.
hector
English
Alternative forms
* hectour (qualifier)
Noun
(
en noun)
A bully; a blustering, turbulent, noisy fellow.
Verb
(
en verb)
To intimidate or dominate in a blustering way.
To behave like a bully; swagger.
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Anagrams
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taunt
English
Etymology 1
Verb
(
en verb)
to make fun of (someone); to (a person) into responding, often in an aggressive manner.
Noun
(
en noun)
A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery
Etymology 2
Compare (etyl) . See ataunt.
Adjective
(
en adjective)
(nautical) Very high or tall.
- a ship with taunt masts
- (Totten)
