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Synonyms of peremptory

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Another word for peremptory is absolute. Other synonyms of peremptory are final and positive.

Synonyms and similar words for peremptory

adjectivePrecluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal.

Meaning of peremptory

  1. adjective Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal.
  2. adjective Of a date or deadline, absolutely requiring compliance or attendance; brooking no further delay; proceeding whether a party attends or not; final.
  3. adjective Positive in opinion or judgment; absolutely certain, overconfident, unwilling to hear any debate or argument (especially in a pejorative sense); dogmatic.

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Questions about synonyms of peremptory

What is another word for peremptory?
Peremptory has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as absolute, final and positive.
What does peremptory mean?
Peremptory means precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal.

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