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roughshod

rough·shod [ rúf shòd ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. wearing spiked horseshoes: fitted with horseshoes that have short spikes to prevent slipping in wet weather

2. brutal: displaying great forcefulness and a lack of consideration


ride roughshod over somebody or something to dispose of somebody or something forcefully and inconsiderately

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