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Another word for peremptory

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Adjective

  1. Tending to dictate

    See also:

    over

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Another word for peremptory

Modifier

  1. Not subject to revision

    See also:

    firm

    finished

    comprehensive

    absolute

  2. Harsh

    See also:

    severe

    sarcastic

    cruel

  3. Dictatorial

    See also:

    tyrannical

    autocratic

    absolute

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Sentence Examples

  • The father appears to have been somewhat peremptory in temper, but neither inhospitable nor tyrannical.

  • His reply was peremptory and indignant.

  • It is a mistake to present a great body of hypotheses - if Comte meant them for hypotheses - in the most dogmatic and peremptory form to which language can lend itself.

  • It was Castlereagh that led the opposition to these almost peremptory demands of Alexander.

  • There he received news of his election as mayor of Bordeaux with a peremptory royal endorsement enjoining residence, and after some time journeyed homewards.

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