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dictatorial methods

[dɪk.təˈtɔːr.i.əl ˈmɛθ.ədzˈ]
noun phrase
métodos ditatoriais
1. authoritarian or autocratic ways of governing, managing, or conducting affairs that involve absolute power and the suppression of opposition
The company's dictatorial methods alienated many employees.
Os métodos ditatoriais da empresa alienaram muitos funcionários.
2. oppressive tactics used to enforce compliance and control without democratic input or consultation
The regime's dictatorial methods violated human rights.
Os métodos ditatoriais do regime violavam os direitos humanos.
Synonyms
authoritarian methodsautocratic methodsdespotic methodstyrannical methodsoppressive methods
Antonyms
democratic methodsparticipatory methodscollaborative methodsconsultative methods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos ditatoriais
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
métodos ditatoriais
standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

rule with an iron fist
heavy-handed approach
top-down management
my way or the highway
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