peremptory
[puh-remp-tuh-ree]
/ pəˈrɛmp tə ri /
ADJECTIVE
overbearing, authoritative
Synonyms
WEAK
absolute
arbitrary
assertive
autocratic
binding
bossy
categorical
certain
commanding
compelling
decided
decisive
dictatorial
dogmatic
domineering
final
finished
firm
fixed
high-handed
imperative
imperial
imperious
incontrovertible
intolerant
irrefutable
magisterial
obligatory
obstinate
positive
rigorous
severe
stringent
tyrannical
uncompromising
undeniable
Antonyms
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