Torquemada (en. Torqued)
/tor.ke.'ma.ða/
Synonyms
- inquisidor
- opresor
- persecutor
Slang Meanings
Figurative use to refer to an authoritarian leader.
That boss is a real torquemada, he doesn't allow any differing opinions.
Ese jefe es un verdadero torquemada, no permite ninguna opinión diferente.
Description of an oppressive environment.
The company has created a torquemada atmosphere that stifles creativity.
La empresa ha creado un clima torquemada que ahoga la creatividad.