35 entries under oppressive topic. ×

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dictatorial(adjective, over, arbitrary, domineering)
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autocratic(adjective, aloof, pretentious, cavalier)
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tyrannical(adjective, absolute, dominant, arbitrary)
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domineering(adjective, superior, aloof, pretentious, over)
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imperious(adjective, superior, aloof, pretentious, over)
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magisterial(adjective, superior, noble, absolute, over)
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overbearing(adjective, superior, aloof, pretentious, over)
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peremptory(adjective, aloof, pretentious, over)
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arrogant(adjective, cool, superior, haughty)
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despotic(adjective, superior, noble, domineering)
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authoritarian(adjective, over, dominant, domineering)
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high-handed(adjective, aloof, pretentious, cavalier)
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dogmatic(adjective, positive, over, tyrannical)
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high-and-mighty(adjective, cool, arrogant, haughty, disdainful)
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imperative(adjective, dominant, authoritative, domineering)
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officious(adjective, arrogant, haughty, dominant)
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ascendant(adjective, arrogant, haughty, domineering)
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proud(cool, aloof, pretentious, arrogant)
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imperial(adjective, arrogant, haughty, dominant)
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iron-handed(adjective, dominant, domineering, tyrannical)
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