roughshod

/ˈrʌfʃɒd/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a forceful or violent manner

“The protesters marched roughshod over the police barricades.”

2. noun

a person who ignores conventional rules or standards

“The company’s CEO was accused of riding roughshod over the competition.”

3. verb

to behave in a forceful or violent manner

“The politician’s opponents accused him of riding roughshod over the opposition.”

Synonyms

  • aggressively
  • forcefully
  • high-handedly
  • violently

Antonyms

  • cautiously
  • diplomatically
  • hesitantly
  • timidly