peremptory

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/pəˈrɛmptəri/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/pəˈrɛmptəri/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(pə remp′tə rē, per′əmp tôr′ē, -tōr′ē)

peremptory
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Synonyms:

authoritative, uncompromising, absolute Collocations, finished Collocations, firm Collocations, admitting no exception, determined Collocations

Sense: Harsh

Synonyms:

rigorous, firm Collocations, stringent Collocations, cruel Collocations, severe Collocations, unwavering, laconic

Sense: Dictatorial

Synonyms:

overbearing, decisive Collocations, assertive Collocations, absolute Collocations, autocratic, tyrannical, bossy Collocations, unheeding

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