Synonyms for peremptoriness
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : puh-remp-tuh-ree, per-uhmp-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee |
| Phonetic Transcription : pəˈrɛmp tə ri, ˈpɛr əmpˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i |
Top 10 synonyms for peremptoriness
Définition of peremptoriness
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.
- As in tyranny : noun dictatorship
- "Come, Jimmy," said the master, with a touch of peremptoriness.
- Extract from : « Cressy » by Bret Harte
- He spoke quite civilly, but the peremptoriness jarred on her.
- Extract from : « Into the Highways and Hedges » by F. F. Montrsor (Frances Frederica)
- Peremptoriness and fondness mingled both in his word and manner.
- Extract from : « Trevethlan: Volume 1 » by William Davy Watson
- Then the faithful Sam revived his suit with some peremptoriness.
- Extract from : « Life's Little Ironies » by Thomas Hardy
- "I wish you to tell me," persisted Alexa, with a peremptoriness which came of the school-master.
- Extract from : « The Elect Lady » by George MacDonald
- Nettie's haste and peremptoriness were mixed, if it must be told, with a little resentment against the world in general.
- Extract from : « The Doctor's Family » by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
- “Don't go out, Ida,” he said, with a peremptoriness which sat strangely upon him.
- Extract from : « By the Light of the Soul » by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
- And yet she had a curious impulse, an inner conviction that urged with a peremptoriness that over-rode subterfuge.
- Extract from : « The Shadow of the East » by E. M. Hull
- A deep, masculine voice, unmistakable in the peremptoriness of its command, sounded from the massed tangle of the hillside.
- Extract from : « When 'Bear Cat' Went Dry » by Charles Neville Buck
- He spoke with peremptoriness, as he placed a chair for her feet, so that she might sit with her back to the loom.
- Extract from : « The Graysons » by Edward Eggleston
Antonyms for peremptoriness
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