35
overbearing(adjective, superior, aloof, pretentious, over)
33
arrogant(adjective, superior, pride, haughty, insolence)
28
dictatorial(adjective, over, insolence, oppressive, authoritative)
25
bossy(adjective, superior, aloof, pretentious, over)
24
despotic(adjective, oppressive, domineering, tyrannical, authoritarian)
21
tyrannical(adjective, oppressive, domineering, authoritarian, overbearing)
20
autocratic(adjective, aloof, pretentious, oppressive, cavalier)
20
peremptory(adjective, aloof, government, pretentious, over)
18
domineering(adjective, tough, smart, superior, energetic)
18
haughty(adjective, aloof, pretentious, arrogant, insolence)
17
authoritarian(adjective, over, authoritative, domineering)
16
magisterial(adjective, superior, noble, pride, over)
14
arbitrary(adjective, insolence, dictatorial)
14
high-handed(adjective, aloof, pretentious, arrogant, insolence)
14
imperative(adjective, government, oppressive, required, authoritative)
13
dogmatic(adjective, absolute, over, arrogant, oppressive)
13
masterful(adjective, strong, tough, smart, superior)
11
contemptuous(adjective, aloof, pretentious, arrogant, lofty)
9
lordly(adjective, superior, noble, aloof, pretentious)
9
absolute(adjective, government)
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