English dictionary
steamroll
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure
ExamplesThe Senator steamrollered the bill to defeat.
Synonyms steamrollerSource: WordNet 3.0
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proceed with great force
ExamplesThe new teacher tends to steamroller.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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overwhelm by using great force
ExamplesSteamroller the opposition.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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make level or flat with a steamroller
ExamplesSteamroll the roads.
Source: WordNet 3.0