Peremptory
adjectivepə'rɛmptəri
Adjective
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
“a swaggering peremptory manner”
not allowing contradiction or refusal
“spoke in peremptory tones”
“peremptory commands”
putting an end to all debate or action
“a peremptory decree”
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Similar Words
- Autocratic
- Bossy
- Dominating
- High-and-mighty
- Magisterial
- Domineering
- Imperative
- Decisive