3
absolutist(adjective, full, absolute)
3
almighty
3
autarchical(adjective, full, absolute, over, politics)
3
dominant(adjective, superior, controlling)
3
iron-handed
3
obdurate
3
overweening(adjective, arrogant, haughty, commanding, oppressive)
3
proud(superior, noble, obstinate, arrogant, oppressive)
2
autonomous(full, absolute)
2
commanding
2
corrupt
2
dominating
2
exacting
2
haughty(adjective, superior, noble, obstinate, proud)
2
imperial(arrogant, haughty, dominant, commanding, oppressive)
2
inhuman
2
lawless(adjective, reckless, illegality, ungoverned)
2
odious
2
officious(adjective, arrogant, haughty, dominant, oppressive)
2
pitiless
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