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dictatorially

[/dɪkˈteɪtɔːriəli/]
adverb
ditatorialmente
1. In a manner characteristic of or befitting a dictator; in an authoritarian, domineering, or tyrannical way
The manager dictatorially imposed new rules without consulting the team.
O gerente ditatorialmente impôs novas regras sem consultar a equipe.
2. With absolute power and authority; in a manner that brooks no opposition or discussion
She dictatorially decided the company's direction without input from stakeholders.
Ela ditatorialmente decidiu a direção da empresa sem contribuição dos interessados.
Synonyms
authoritativelytyrannicallydespoticallyautocraticallyimperiouslydomineeringly
Antonyms
democraticallycooperativelyconsultativelycollaboratively

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ditatorialmente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ditatorialmente
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
ditatorialmente
Standard usage, formal register

Related Idioms & Phrases

rule with an iron fist
lay down the law
call the shots
have the final say
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