Oppression And Resistance

noun a person who behaves obsequiously to someone in authority

• The employee was accused of being a bootlicker by his colleagues for constantly praising the boss.
• Don't be a bootlicker and try to impress the teacher just to get good grades.
• That guy is such a bootlicker, always sucking up to the boss for promotions.
• Being a bootlicker may get you short-term benefits, but it won't earn you respect in the long run.

verb to cause someone to submit to one's wishes through intimidation or fear

• The boss's stern demeanor cowed the employees into silence.
• The intimidating presence of the security guard cowed the troublemakers into behaving.
• The bully's threats cowed the other kids on the playground.
• Despite her fear, she refused to be cowed by the challenges ahead.

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.