Adjective
peremptory
IPA /pəˈremptəri/
Expressed as an order that expects immediate obedience and allows no discussion.
See example sentence: peremptory
His peremptory reply made it clear that the conversation was over.
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officious
IPA /əˈfɪʃəs/
Too eager to give orders or interfere in other people's affairs.
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An officious neighbour tried to tell everyone where to put their garden chairs.
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