ROUGHSHOD
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Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Roughshod.
How to pronounce roughshod:
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Roughshod - as an adjective satellite
(of a horse) having horseshoes with projecting nails to prevent slipping
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
Example: "A barbarous crime"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barbarous13brutal8cruel7fell7savage10vicious12Unjustly domineering
Example: "Incensed at the government's heavy-handed economic policies"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heavy-handedRoughshod - as an adjective
Of a horse: having hooves shod with calks or horseshoes that have projecting nails to prevent slipping.
(by extension) brutal or domineering.
Example Sentences
"They acted roughshod over the objections of the team."
"The company's new management came in and started running roughshod over established procedures."
"The governor's policies have been criticized for running roughshod over the rights of the citizens."
"The boss went roughshod over the opinions and suggestions of the employees."
"The team played roughshod against their opponents, showing no mercy."
Word Game Points
Is ROUGHSHOD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, roughshod is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ROUGHSHOD has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is ROUGHSHOD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, roughshod is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordROUGHSHOD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is ROUGHSHOD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, roughshod is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordROUGHSHOD has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
