8
determined(adjective, aggressive, assertive)
8
lordly(adjective, superior, noble, grand, aloof)
7
haughty(adjective, aloof, pretentious, arrogant, insolence)
7
proud(adjective, aloof, pretentious, arrogant, oppressive)
6
authoritative(adjective, commanding, imposing, unconditional, overbearing)
6
heavy-handed(adjective, tyrannical)
5
dynamic(adjective, tough, smart, energetic, vigorous)
5
dominating
5
energetic(adjective, tough, smart, vigorous, forceful)
5
high and mighty(expression, adjective, idiom, aloof, pretentious)
5
imperative(adjective, arrogant, dominant, oppressive, authoritative)
5
severe(adjective, difficult, harsh)
5
superior(adjective, noble, aloof, pretentious, arrogant)
5
tyrannous(adjective, tyrannical)
4
absolute
4
commanding(adjective, authoritative, imposing, unconditional, overbearing)
4
dominant(adjective, superior, controlling)
4
enterprising(adjective, tough, smart, energetic, vigorous)
4
forward(adjective, aggressive, assertive)
4
insolent(adjective, aloof, pretentious, arrogant, haughty)
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