imperative - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for imperative ?

Here are the synonyms for imperative , a list of similar words for imperative from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

some duty that is essential and urgent

Synonyms

• imperative

More generic

• duty
• obligation
• responsibility

Noun

a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior

Synonyms

• imperative
• imperative form
• imperative mood
• jussive mood

More generic

• modality
• mode
• mood

Adjective

requiring attention or action

Synonyms

• imperative

Related

• adjuratory
• clamant
• crying
• desperate
• exigent
• insistent
• instant
• peremptory
• pressing
• shrill
• strident
• urgent

Opposite / Antonyms

• beseeching

Also See

• assertive
• self-asserting
• self-assertive

Adjective

relating to verbs in the imperative mood

Synonyms

• imperative

Related

• imperative mood

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