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BOSSY Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word bossy. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word bossy. (close relations)
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authoritarian
adjectiveadj
noun

• a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner

adjective satellite

• characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

• expecting unquestioning obedience

commanding
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• used of a height or viewpoint

dictatorial
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or characteristic of a dictator

adjective satellite

• expecting unquestioning obedience

• characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

controlling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• able to control or determine policy

domineering
adjectiveadj
adjective

• tending to domineer

high-handed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• given to haughty disregard of others

imperious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

oppressive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

• marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior

overbearing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expecting unquestioning obedience

• having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

pushy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative

bossing
verbv
noun

• a person who exercises control over workers

• a person responsible for hiring workers

• a person who exercises control and makes decisions

• a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments

• a circular rounded projection or protuberance

adjective satellite

• exceptionally good

verb

• raise in a relief

autocratic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

• characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

demanding
adjectiveadj
adjective

• requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

dominating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• most powerful or important or influential

• used of a height or viewpoint

• offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

inflexible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• incapable of change

• not making concessions

• resistant to being bent

adjective satellite

• incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances

magisterial
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to a magistrate

adjective satellite

• offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

• used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person

peremptory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

• not allowing contradiction or refusal

• putting an end to all debate or action

tyrannical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior

• characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

high-and-mighty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power

Alternatives for AUTHORITARIAN

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