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单词 ride roughshod over
释义

ride roughshod over

Carry out one’s own plans or wishes with arrogant disregard for (someone or something): he rode roughshod over everyone else’s opinions...
  • They are now putting out the view that management rode roughshod over the wishes of councillors but this couldn't be further from the truth.
  • We are furious that the council have passed this monstrosity because they are riding roughshod over the wishes of local residents.
  • This council has a habit of riding roughshod over the wishes of its residents, surely we do not expect this of the elected representative in Parliament.

Synonyms

treat with contempt, disregard, set at naught, trample over, show no consideration for, treat inconsiderately, treat disrespectfully, ignore, discount, encroach on, infringe, abuse, do violence to
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