steamroll

/ˈstimˌroʊl/
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Other forms: steamrolled; steamrolling; steamrolls

Definitions of steamroll
  1. verb
    make level or flat with a steamroller
    “steamroll the roads”
    synonyms: steamroller
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    type of:
    flatten
    make flat or flatter
  2. verb
    overwhelm by using great force
    synonyms: steamroller
    steamroller
    bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure
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    type of:
    overmaster, overpower, overwhelm
    overcome by superior force
  3. verb
    proceed with great force
    synonyms: steamroller
    steamroller
    bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure
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    type of:
    go, move, proceed
    follow a procedure or take a course
  4. verb
    bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure
    synonyms: steamroller
    steamroller
    overwhelm by using great force
    steamroller
    proceed with great force
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    type of:
    coerce, force, hale, pressure, squeeze
    cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
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