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ˈhɛk tərhec·tor
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Hectorverb
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
strong-arm, bully, browbeat, bullyrag, ballyrag, boss around, hector, push aroundverb
be bossy towards
"Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
Synonyms:
strong-arm, push around, boss around, bullyrag, bully, swagger, browbeat, ballyrag
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submmisive
to give in to others to not cause an argument.
submissive behavior is not assertive behavior.
Submitted by rinat on December 2, 2015
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Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#2373 | harry | |
#5005 | worry | |
#13701 | threaten | |
#17420 | tease | |
#18365 | hector | |
#20516 | bully | |
#20785 | annoy | |
#23203 | boast | |
#34128 | harass | |
#64843 | swagger | |
#88167 | bluster | |
#207297 | browbeat | |
#281038 | vaunt |
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Cloudy conditions and strong westerly winds associated with an active monsoon tend to suppress sea breezes over the islands, reducing the likelihood of Hector forming regularly, an active monsoon also generates regular showers and thunderstorms which move rapidly across the islands from west to east in the relatively cool maritime airstream.
The size, shape and location of Tiwi Islands make them a perfect place for Hector to develop, sea breezes develop over the islands from all sides and meet in the middle. These converging winds, which are carrying moisture from the surrounding sea, have to go somewhere when they clash... so they go up. This rising column of air becomes cooler with height, which causes water vapour to condense into liquid droplets, forming clouds.
At last is Hector stretch'd upon the plain,Who fear'd no vengeance for Patroclus slainThen, Prince You should have fear'd, what now you feelAchilles absent was Achilles stillYet a short space the great avenger stayed,Then low in dust thy strength and glory laid.
Hector Natal set fire to his neighbors' home knowing that two large families, which included older women and young children, were inside.
Southeasterly trade winds extending from the subtropical ridge to the south will normally suppress thunderstorm activity over much of the Northern Territory during the late dry season( September) and at times early in the wet season( October and November), leaving Hector as a prominent but isolated feature on the Darwin skyline.
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