Antonyms for peremptory
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : puh-remp-tuh-ree, per-uhmp-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee |
| Phonetic Transcription : pəˈrɛmp tə ri, ˈpɛr əmpˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i |
Definition of peremptory
Origin :- "decisive," mid-15c., legal term, from Anglo-French peremptorie, from Middle French peremtoire, from Latin peremptorius "destructive, decisive, final," from peremptor "destroyer," from perimpere "destroy, cut off," from per- "away entirely, to destruction" (see per) + emere "to take" (see exempt (adj.)). Of persons or their words, "certain, assured, brooking no debate," 1580s. Related: Peremptorily.
- adj overbearing, authoritative
- He tried to evade immediate payment, but on this point his creditor was peremptory.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- A peremptory order from de Naarboveck had caused Wilhelmine to descend.
- Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
- It is the peremptory military spirit which prevails in the government of honour.
- Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
- He was so peremptory that Andre-Louis turned to look at him.
- Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
- Thorpe hailed him, with a peremptory tone, and gave the brusque order, "Strand!"
- Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
- A peremptory order to surrender the house and demesne was also issued.
- Extract from : « Sir Jasper Carew » by Charles James Lever
- "Give me this revolver," said Willems, in a peremptory tone.
- Extract from : « An Outcast of the Islands » by Joseph Conrad
- This uplifting illusion made him inquisitorial and peremptory.
- Extract from : « The Shadow-Line » by Joseph Conrad
- "This is somewhat of a peremptory proceeding," replied Jack.
- Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) » by Charles James Lever
- I have got a peremptory letter from the bishop, and must be back in Murranakilty as soon as I can.'
- Extract from : « Jack Hinton » by Charles James Lever
Synonyms for peremptory
- absolute
- arbitrary
- assertive
- autocratic
- binding
- bossy
- categorical
- certain
- commanding
- compelling
- decided
- decisive
- dictatorial
- dogmatic
- domineering
- final
- finished
- firm
- fixed
- high-handed
- imperative
- imperial
- imperious
- incontrovertible
- intolerant
- irrefutable
- magisterial
- obligatory
- obstinate
- positive
- rigorous
- severe
- stringent
- tyrannical
- uncompromising
- undeniable
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