adjectivemasculinepl: despóticos
despotic
1. relating to or characteristic of a despot; exercising power in a cruel and oppressive way without legal authority
The despotic ruler imposed harsh laws on the population.
O líder despótico impôs leis severas à população.
2. autocratic and oppressive; characterized by absolute power and lack of accountability
The despotic regime suppressed all forms of freedom.
O regime despótico suprimiu todas as formas de liberdade.
3. tyrannical; domineering and controlling
His despotic management style created a toxic work environment.
Seu estilo de gestão despótico criou um ambiente de trabalho tóxico.
Related Idioms & Phrases
governo despótico - despotic government
poder despótico - despotic power
regime despótico - despotic regime
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