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high-handed

adjective

Using power without proper regard for other people's rights or concerns.

Disregarding others' rights

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overbearing arbitrary dictatorial authoritarian autocratic domineering

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cavalier

adjective

Showing a careless or dismissive attitude toward an important matter.

Carelessly dismissive

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dismissive offhand high-handed disdainful careless nonchalant

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domineering

adjective

Trying to control others in an overbearing or arbitrary way.

Overbearingly controlling

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overbearing autocratic dictatorial bossy authoritarian high-handed

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overbearing

adjective

Trying to dominate others in an excessively forceful or arrogant way.

Excessively domineering

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domineering imperious dictatorial authoritarian autocratic bossy

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