The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word HECTORING
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What does HECTORING mean?
HECTORING verb- To dominate or intimidate in a blustering way; to bully, to domineer.
- To behave like a hector or bully; to bluster, to swagger; to bully.
- The act of one who hectors, or acts blusteringly.
- That hectors; intimidating or domineering.