as in violently
without thinking or caring about the opinions, rights, or feelings of others
The demanding boss ran roughshod over her demoralized employees.
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Recent Examples of roughshod
Other states must keep education bureaucrats from running roughshod over policy-makers and the public.
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David Randall, National Review, 10 Feb. 2023
He was replaced by Iaroslav Niagu, who struggled to do much better, as Washington big man Braxton Meah ran roughshod in the paint early on.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2023
The Eagles collectively ran roughshod over the 49ers and New York Giants (in the divisional round) by a collective score of 69-14, surrendering 391 total yards while pitching shutouts in six of eight postseason quarters.
—Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2023
The Pioneers ran roughshod on North Ridgeville in their 42-6 road win, as Lance Glover Jr. and Jaden Gilbert each scored twice on a combined 15 touches.
—Matt Goul, cleveland, 2 Oct. 2022
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David Randall, National Review, 10 Feb. 2023
He was replaced by Iaroslav Niagu, who struggled to do much better, as Washington big man Braxton Meah ran roughshod in the paint early on.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2023
The Eagles collectively ran roughshod over the 49ers and New York Giants (in the divisional round) by a collective score of 69-14, surrendering 391 total yards while pitching shutouts in six of eight postseason quarters.
—Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2023
The Pioneers ran roughshod on North Ridgeville in their 42-6 road win, as Lance Glover Jr. and Jaden Gilbert each scored twice on a combined 15 touches.
—Matt Goul, cleveland, 2 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roughshod
Adverb
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The Virginia congressman fiercely defended government workers in the wake of President Donald Trump’s election as the Administration sought to cut federal funding and employees.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
21 May 2025
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After Russia claimed to have retaken control of Kursk in April, Kyiv insisted its troops are fiercely battling to preserve their foothold in the territory.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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Method: Fill a wine glass with ice, add the wine, mint and slices of lemon then stir vigorously to combine.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The writer-director’s smartest move is never to deny Colin his dignity, even when he’s humiliated for disappointing Ray or getting vigorously plowed on a table.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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What to Know The Revolutionary Guards' (IRGC) warning marks a sharp escalation in Iran's military rhetoric, signaling Tehran's readiness to respond forcefully to any attack.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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The billionaire South African businessman, Johann Rupert, spoke forcefully too.—
Jonny Steinberg,
Time,
22 May 2025
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“Roughshod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roughshod. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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