Hector and Persuade

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

Usage example: the children used to constantly hector the poor dog, and now he growls at everybody

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Persuade is an antonym for hector.

Nearby Words: hectored, hectoring

Persuade verb - To cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request.

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Hector is an antonym for persuade.

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