Imperative
Imperative noun - Something one must do because of prior agreement.
Usage example: although he had little taste for the social imperatives that come with being governor, he put on a brave face
Reservation and imperative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reservation" instead a noun "Imperative".
Nearby Words: imperious, imperatively
Reservation
Reservation noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.
Imperative and reservation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Imperative" instead a noun "Reservation".
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Reservation and Imperative. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/imperative/reservation
Imperative & Reservation. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/imperative/reservation>.
Reservation or Imperative. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/imperative/reservation.
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