Imperative synonyms | phrases

Phrases with similar meaning for Imperative

• imperative mood
• high-handed

  commanding, peremptory
• of the essence

  vitally important
• all-important

  vitally important
• imperative form
• jussive mood
• high-priority
• de rigueur
• vitally important
• of vital importance

  vitally important
• life-and-death
• vital part

  requirement
• must-have
• sine qua non
• no turning back

  necessary
• called for
• golden rule
• called-for
• life-or-death
• self-assured
• necessary condition
• essential condition
• frame of mind
• state of affairs
• far-reaching
• big-league
• front-page
• mattering much
• of moment
• of note
• of substance
• moral code
• natural law
• life or death
• no alternative
• no choice
• present-day
• on-the-spot
• split-second
• flat out
• litmus test
• all out
• straight out
• strong-minded
• right-hand
• bottom-line
• incumbent on
• name of game
• smart-alecky
• off-base