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mindless obedience

[ˈmaɪndləs oʊˈbiːdiəns]
noun phrase
obediência cega
1. Unthinking compliance with orders or rules without questioning, reasoning, or moral consideration
The dictator demanded mindless obedience from all citizens.
O ditador exigia obediência cega de todos os cidadãos.
2. Automatic or mechanical adherence to authority without independent thought
The cult required mindless obedience to its leader.
O culto exigia obediência cega ao seu líder.
Synonyms
blind obedienceunquestioning obedienceautomatic complianceservile obedienceunconditional obedience
Antonyms
critical thinkingindependent thoughtquestioning attitudeautonomous decision-makingcivil disobedience

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
obediência cega
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
obediência cega
standard formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
obediência cega
standard usage, sometimes informal 'obediência sem pensar'
Portugal
obediência cega
standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow orders without question
do as you're told
toe the line
follow orders blindly
march to someone's drum
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