Dog and Hector

Dog

Dog verb - To go after or on the track of.

Hector and dog are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hector" instead a verb "Dog".

Nearby Words: doghouse, doggy, doge

Hector

Hector verb - To make timid or fearful by or as if by threats.

Dog and hector are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dog" instead a verb "Hector".

Nearby Words: hectored, hectoring

Both words in one sentence

  • Latex Perfection Muzzle Tough (1954) has Sylvester disguise himself full-body as a very cute and attractive female dog to lure away Hector, but instead it fools the dog catcher!
  • A literal realisation of the trope was in episodes at the end of Season 3 with Wilson's dog, Hector.
  • Angry Guard Dog The guard dog design used in the short was also made into a single recurring character who often antagonised Sylvester (named Hector in later media).
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