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Browbeating, bullying (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hectoring

I believe this is a double definition.

'browbeating' is the first definition.
('hector' can be a synonym of 'browbeat')

'bullying' is the second definition.
('hector' can be a synonym of 'bully')

(Other definitions for hectoring that I've seen before include "intimidating" , "threatening" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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