Hectored is a word that means to loudly and persistently bully or harass somebody into doing something or to engage in a demanding or persistent manner of persuasion. However, if you're tired of using this word repeatedly or want to find words that convey a similar meaning, plenty of other synonyms exist. Such words include bully, intimidate, pester, coerce, cajole, press, nag, badger, hassle, and browbeat. Each of these words carries a slightly different connotation but ultimately all communicate the same idea of putting pressure on someone to do something they may not want or be willing to do.