22
imperious(adjective, tough, smart, superior, energetic)
21
overbearing(adjective, superior, aloof, pretentious, over)
20
dictatorial(adjective, superior, cruel, noble, absolute)
19
bossy(adjective, superior, aloof, pretentious, over)
19
arrogant(adjective, superior, noble, pretentious, insolence)
17
tyrannical(adjective, cruel, absolute, proud, oppressive)
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peremptory(adjective, aloof, pretentious, over, oppressive)
15
autocratic(adjective, aloof, pretentious, oppressive, cavalier)
15
despotic(adjective, superior, oppressive, tyrannical, authoritarian)
14
authoritarian(adjective, over, dominant, commanding, oppressive)
12
magisterial(adjective, superior, noble, grand, absolute)
11
arbitrary(adjective, insolence, dictatorial)
11
aggressive(adjective, aggressive, assertive)
11
dogmatic(adjective, fervent, absolute, zealous, over)
10
assertive(adjective, tough, smart, superior, energetic)
10
high-handed(adjective, aloof, absolute, pretentious, arrogant)
10
oppressive(adjective, cruel, arrogant, haughty, dominant)
9
contemptuous(aloof, pretentious, haughty, cavalier, conceited)
9
masterful(adjective, tough, smart, superior, energetic)
9
pushy(adjective, tough, smart, firm, energetic)
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