hector

/ˈhɛktər/

Definitions

1. noun

a strong and powerful warrior, especially in Greek legend; a person who bullies or intimidates others; a person who is considered to be a leader or authority figure, but in an unpleasant or arrogant way.

“The hector of the company’s marketing department was notorious for his aggressive sales tactics.”

Synonyms

  • bully
  • strongman

Antonyms

  • coward
  • weakling