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Bossy

Ornamented with bosses; studded.

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Domineering 84% connected

of Domineer

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Domineering 84% connected

of Domineer

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Foreman 74% connected

The first or chief man

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Foreman 74% connected

The first or chief man

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 4

Autocratic 92% connected

Alt. of Autocratical

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Dominating 92% connected

of Dominate

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Magisterial 92% connected

Of or pertaining to a master or magistrate, or one in authority; having the manner of a magister; official; commanding; authoritative. Hence: Overbea…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Peremptory 92% connected

Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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