On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Hectoring. Discover the meaning, how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Hectoring meaning
That hectors; intimidating or domineering.
Using Hectoring
- The main meaning on this page is: That hectors; intimidating or domineering.
- In the example corpus, hectoring often appears in combinations such as: of hectoring, hectoring of.
Context around Hectoring
- Average sentence length in these examples: 25.4 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 7 middle, 5 end
- Sentence types: 14 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Hectoring
- In this selection, "hectoring" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, superpower, politicians, publicly, complaining, bangkok and nemesis stand out and add context to how "hectoring" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include from a hectoring nemesis to and humorous in hectoring times. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "hectoring" sits close to words such as aaon, abbv and abdalla, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with hectoring
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The tenor Joshua Ellicott sang forcefully, almost with a sense of hectoring. (12 words)
Her tone — not hectoring, complaining, or pleading, but matter of fact — did not ruffle any feathers. (16 words)
They never reckoned on pathologies as massively defended as mine, though, and I proved immune to their hectoring. (18 words)
Trump blamed the decision for opening the door to the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller, who took over the Russia investigation and began examining whether Trump's hectoring of Sessions was part of a broader effort to obstruct justice. (40 words)
In light of developments, that unfortunate slogan takes on more of a hectoring tone, as Boris Johnson mounts another podium to strongly suggest there will be a return to “virtual normality” by November, “hopefully in time for Christmas”. (38 words)
A mariachi musician, introduced as comic relief, gets his own episode that reveals him as a soulful artist trying to keep his integrity; Ana’s mother evolves from a hectoring nemesis to a toughened survivor. (35 words)
Example sentences (14)
Her tone — not hectoring, complaining, or pleading, but matter of fact — did not ruffle any feathers.
Most of the world has stayed out of the Russian-Ukraine conflict, dismissing U.S. hectoring about the “rules-based international order” as hypocrisy.
Most Western governments, even when they’re hectoring Bangkok on its human rights abuses, tend to agree with Thaksin: the problem isn’t the law, only its application.
Africa is also susceptible to superpower hectoring because of its weak economic situation and attendant lesser influence on global affairs.
A mariachi musician, introduced as comic relief, gets his own episode that reveals him as a soulful artist trying to keep his integrity; Ana’s mother evolves from a hectoring nemesis to a toughened survivor.
In light of developments, that unfortunate slogan takes on more of a hectoring tone, as Boris Johnson mounts another podium to strongly suggest there will be a return to “virtual normality” by November, “hopefully in time for Christmas”.
We’re used to finger-wagging front-page politicians hectoring us like schoolmasters while making obscure and unverifiable claims.
The tenor Joshua Ellicott sang forcefully, almost with a sense of hectoring.
Critics have labeled Trump an inconsistent force, prone to publicly hectoring friendly partners, embracing foes and resistant to much advice or counsel.
They never reckoned on pathologies as massively defended as mine, though, and I proved immune to their hectoring.
Trump blamed the decision for opening the door to the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller, who took over the Russia investigation and began examining whether Trump's hectoring of Sessions was part of a broader effort to obstruct justice.
Vic Marks, also of these pages, offers the kind of voice you do not often hear on any media, determinedly anti-sensational voice, wryly humorous in hectoring times.
When Colin isn't hectoring Heidi with constant phone calls he's trying to ingratiate himself with bigger businessmen and busily trousering great fistfuls of taxpayer dollars from the whole dodgy Homecoming deal.
Geldof's police statements and evidence to the coroner indicated that he patiently listened to Hutchence who was "hectoring and abusive and threatening".
Common combinations with hectoring
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- of hectoring 2×
- hectoring of 2×