ride roughshod

/raɪd ˌrʌfˈʃɑd/
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Other forms: riding roughshod; rode roughshod; ridden roughshod; rides roughshod

Definitions of ride roughshod
  1. verb
    treat inconsiderately or harshly
    synonyms: run roughshod
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    type of:
    do by, handle, treat
    interact in a certain way
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