English dictionary

roughshod

/'r/@/f/S//A/d/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

Shod with shoes armed with points or calks; as, a <i>roughshod</i> horse.

adjective

Source: webster1913

(of a horse) having horseshoes with projecting nails to prevent slipping

adj.all

Source: WordNet 3.0
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

adj.all

Examples
Stalin's roughshod treatment of the kulaks.

Synonyms barbarous brutal cruel fell savage vicious

Source: WordNet 3.0
unjustly domineering

adj.all

Examples
A manager who rode roughshod over all opposition.

Synonyms heavy-handed

Source: WordNet 3.0