📢peremptory

adjective
/pəˈrɛmptəri/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.

Synonyms

authoritative, commanding, dictatorial, decisive, imperious

Antonyms

submissive, hesitant, weak

Collocations

peremptory order, peremptory tone, peremptory command

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