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Forceful Manner

adv.

vehemently

Meaning: with intense force or emotion

Usage: The candidate vehemently opposed cutting back on Social Security funding.

adj.

imperious

Meaning: commanding, domineering

Usage: The imperious nature of your manner led me to dislike you at once.

adj.

peremptory

Meaning: insisting on immediate attention or obedience

Usage: The coach gave a peremptory order for everyone to leave the field.

adj.

domineering

Meaning: asserting control in an overbearing way

Usage: The domineering captain refused to let anyone else make suggestions.

adj.

authoritarian

Meaning: favoring strict obedience to authority

Usage: The authoritarian principal allowed no debate about the new rule.