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peremptory

adjective

/pəˈrɛmptəri/

Meaning

Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.

The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.

authoritative, commanding, dictatorial, decisive, imperious

submissive, hesitant, weak

peremptory order, peremptory tone, peremptory command

intensely passionate or fervent

Relating to priests or the priesthood.

Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advant...

Resembling a corpse; very pale, thin, or bony.

Deliberately cruel, violent, or immoral.

having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous