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 methods tyrannical methods autocratic methods oppressive methods dictatorial methods métodos autoritários métodos tiranicos métodos opressivos

Antonyms

democratic methods liberal methods humanitarian methods métodos democráticos métodos 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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