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arrogant(adjective, dominant, oppressive, authoritative, tyrannical)
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high-handed(adjective, domineering)
8
masterful(adjective, over, authoritative)
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powerful(adjective, strong, effective, dynamic, prevailing)
7
contemptuous
7
stern(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
7
tyrant(noun, person, master, boss, bully)
7
unyielding(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
6
austere(adjective, strong, hard, tough, severe)
6
autocrat(noun, person, boss, leader, bully)
6
doctrinaire(adjective, opinionated, domineering, dogmatic)
6
fascist(noun, adjective, boss, leader, chief)
6
potent(adjective, strong, energetic, powerful, effective)
6
supreme(strong, powerful, full, absolute, dynamic)
6
tough(noun, adjective, strong, hard, severe)
6
tyrannous(adjective, full, absolute, oppressive, dictatorial)
5
absolutist(noun, adjective, person, full, absolute)
5
commanding(adjective, strong, energetic, powerful, effective)
5
despot(noun, person, master, boss, bully)
5
dominant(adjective, strong, energetic, powerful, effective)
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