Meaning
arrogance, bullying
- overbearing, abusive, or bullying behavior; arrogance
- an act of bullying or undue imposition of power
In a sentence
Non dobbiamo tollerare nessuna prepotenza a scuola.
We must not tolerate any bullying at school.
Ha cercato di imporre le sue idee con la prepotenza.
He tried to impose his ideas through overbearing behavior.
Perché sopporti le prepotenze di quel collega senza protestare?
Why do you endure that colleague's bullying without protesting?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| prepotenza | feminine · singular |
| prepotenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Closely related to 'prepotente' (bully, overbearing person).
- Distinct from simple 'arroganza' because it implies active coercion or bullying.