Pronunciation: /raɪd rʌfʃɒd ˈoʊvər/
noun a person who rides roughshod over others
A1 The bully always rides roughshod over the other kids on the playground.
A2 The new manager tends to ride roughshod over the opinions of the employees.
B1 The dictator rode roughshod over the rights of the citizens, leading to protests.
B2 The company's CEO has been accused of riding roughshod over industry regulations.
C1 The government's decision to ride roughshod over environmental concerns has sparked outrage.
C2 The wealthy elite continue to ride roughshod over the lower classes, perpetuating inequality.
verb to treat someone or something in a harsh or oppressive manner
A1 The boss cannot ride roughshod over his employees.
A2 She always rides roughshod over other people's opinions.
B1 The government should not ride roughshod over the rights of its citizens.
B2 The company is known for riding roughshod over competitors in the industry.
C1 The dictator rode roughshod over the country, suppressing any opposition.
C2 The multinational corporation has been accused of riding roughshod over local laws and regulations.
formal The new legislation ensures that no one can ride roughshod over the rights of minority groups.
informal Don't let him ride roughshod over your opinions, stand up for yourself.
slang She always tries to ride roughshod over everyone, it's so annoying.
figurative The powerful corporation continues to ride roughshod over smaller businesses in the industry.
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