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.