run roughshod

/rən ˌrʌfˈʃɑd/
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Other forms: ran roughshod; running roughshod; runs roughshod

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