peremptory

ADJECTIVE /pə'rɛmptəri/
10 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH P

peremptory is a valid 10-letter word worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3E1R1E1M3P3T1O1R1Y4
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 =19 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 38TRIPLE WORD → 57
MEANING

What does peremptory mean?

ADJECTIVE · 3 SENSES
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”

SIMILAR
3

Putting an end to all debate or action.

“a peremptory decree”

SIMILAR
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