roughshod in a sentence
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Definition
Roughshod: acting in a domineering or oppressive manner, disregarding the rights or concerns of others.
Sample Sentences
- The corporate giant rode roughshod over the smaller competitors, leaving them struggling to survive.
- She charged into the debate, riding roughshod over her opponents' arguments with confidence.
- His roughshod approach to leadership alienated many of his team members, who felt undervalued.
- The construction crew proceeded roughshod, ignoring safety regulations in their haste to finish the job.
- Despite the warning signs, the politician's campaign ran roughshod over community concerns, prioritizing profits over people.