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autocratically

[/ɔːtəˈkrætɪkli/]
adverb
autocraticamente
1. In a manner characteristic of an autocrat; exercising absolute power without restraint or accountability
The manager ruled autocratically, making all decisions without consulting the team.
O gerente governava autocraticamente, tomando todas as decisões sem consultar a equipe.
2. In a domineering or dictatorial way; with total authority and control
She autocratically imposed new rules on the organization.
Ela impôs autocraticamente novas regras à organização.
Synonyms
dictatoriallydespoticallytyrannicallyauthoritarilyimperiously
Antonyms
democraticallycooperativelycollaborativelyconsultatively

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
autocraticamente
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
autocraticamente
Commonly used in business and political discourse
Portugal
autocraticamente
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

rule with an iron fist
exercise absolute power
govern with absolute authority
ditadura do autocrata
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