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despotic methods

[/dɪˈspɒtɪk ˈmɛθədz/]
noun phrase
métodos despóticos
1. Authoritarian or tyrannical practices and procedures used to exercise absolute power and control over others, typically without regard for individual rights or freedoms
The government's despotic methods included surveillance and censorship.
Os métodos despóticos do governo incluíram vigilância e censura.
2. Oppressive strategies employed to maintain power through coercion and domination
The regime relied on despotic methods to suppress dissent.
O regime dependia de métodos despóticos para suprimir a dissidência.
Synonyms
authoritarian methodstyrannical methodsautocratic methodsoppressive methodsdictatorial methodsmétodos autoritáriosmétodos tiranicosmétodos opressivos
Antonyms
democratic methodsliberal methodshumanitarian methodsmétodos democráticosmétodos humanitários

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos despóticos
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
métodos despóticos
Standard usage in Portugal
General Brazilian
práticas autoritárias
Alternative common expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

iron fist / punho de ferro
rule with an iron hand / governar com mão de ferro
heavy-handed tactics / táticas de mão pesada
crack down / reprimir com força
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