peremptory

/pə'rɛmptəri/ adjective
10 letters4 syllables19 points in Scrabble®21 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
ADJECTIVE
1

Offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power.

“a swaggering peremptory manner”

2

Not allowing contradiction or refusal.

“spoke in peremptory tones”

“peremptory commands”

3

Putting an end to all debate or action.

“a peremptory decree”

WORD FORMS
Starts withP
Ends withY
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®19 points
Words With Friends®21 points
Double word38 points
Triple word57 points
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Pig Latineremptorypay
Starts & ends withP … Y
Syllablesper · emp · to · ry
SYNONYMS & RELATED8
SAME LETTERS, DIFFERENT WORDS
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