ridden roughshod over

A form of ride roughshod over — To treat (someone) roughly or without care, control, moderation, or respect; to act in a bullying manner toward (someone); to damage (someone or something).

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Meanings

verb

alternative ran roughshod over

  1. participlepastpast participle of ride roughshod over.
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