Leadership And Authority

noun a high-ranking member of the clergy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church

• The prelate delivered a powerful sermon at the cathedral.
• The prelate is hosting a charity event next week.
• I heard the prelate is a cool dude outside of church.
• The prelate's words were like a guiding light in times of darkness.

noun a person who rides roughshod over others

verb to treat someone or something in a harsh or oppressive manner

• The new legislation ensures that no one can ride roughshod over the rights of minority groups.
• Don't let him ride roughshod over your opinions, stand up for yourself.
• She always tries to ride roughshod over everyone, it's so annoying.
• The powerful corporation continues to ride roughshod over smaller businesses in the industry.

verb to reprimand or scold someone angrily or forcefully

• The teacher had to tell off the student for disrupting the class.
• I had to tell my brother off for borrowing my clothes without asking.
• I had to tell off my coworker for spreading rumors about me.
• The coach had to tell off the team for not giving their best effort during the game.