Peremptory synonyms | Best 46 synonyms for peremptory

overbearing

Of transcending importance; overriding

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severe (related)

Stern or forbidding, as in manner or appearance:

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rigorous

Rigidly precise; thoroughly accurate or exact

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absolute (related)

Unconstrained by constitutional or other provisions:

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stringent

Imposing rigorous standards of performance; severe:

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decisive

Having the quality of decision; showing determination or firmness

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assertive

Boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive

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comprehensive (related)

The definition of comprehensive is covered widely or understood fully.

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finished (related)

Exhibiting a high degree of skill or refinement:

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firm (related)

Marked by or indicating the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue:

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cruel (related)

Disposed to inflict pain or suffering:

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sarcastic (related)

Given to using sarcasm:

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autocratic (related)

Of or pertaining to the manner of an autocrat.

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tyrannical (related)

Characteristic of a tyrant or tyranny; despotic and oppressive:

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authoritative

Of acknowledged accuracy or excellence; highly reliable:

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bossy

Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.

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commanding

Dominating, as by magnitude or position:

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decided

Determined; resolute

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dictatorial

Of, like, or characteristic of a dictator; tyrannical; domineering

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dogmatic

(Philosophy, medicine) Adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.

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domineering

The definition of domineering is someone who is overpowering or dominant.

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final

Not to be changed or reconsidered; unalterable:

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harsh

Rough, crude, or forbidding in appearance

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imperative

(Gram.) Designating or of the mood of a verb that expresses a command, strong request, or exhortation

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imperious

The definition of imperious is someone or something that is domineering and demanding, without any justification or right.

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masterful

Acting or capable of acting as a master or leader, especially in being domineering or imperious:

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positive

Explicitly or openly expressed or laid down:

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rigid

Stiff, rather than flexible.

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uncompromising

Principled

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urgent

Calling for haste, immediate action, etc.; grave; pressing

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mild (antonym)

(Of a rule or punishment) Of only moderate severity.

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lenient (antonym)

Lax; tolerant of deviation; permissive; not strict.

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indulgent (antonym)

The definition of indulgent is someone who is lenient or who gives into whims and desires.

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moderate (antonym)

Mild; calm; gentle; not violent

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easy-going (antonym)

Alternative spelling of easygoing.

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laid-back (antonym)

Alternative spelling of laid-back.

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lax (antonym)

Having lax bowels

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authoritarian

Tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one was an authority.

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magisterial

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a master or teacher; authoritative:

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over (related)

Finished; ended or concluded.

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dominating

offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

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high-and-mighty

Marked by arrogance; haughty and overbearing.

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peremptorily (related)

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vehement (related)

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dilatory (related)

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fixed

Firmly, often dogmatically held:

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