1. An intense and often insatiable desire to acquire, maintain, or increase power and control over others or situations
His thirst for power led him to make unethical decisions.
Sua sede de poder o levou a tomar decisões antiéticas.
2. An ambition driven by the desire for dominance, authority, or influence
The politician's thirst for power was evident in every campaign speech.
A sede de poder do político era evidente em cada discurso de campanha.